of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I did deliver to the Adversary, that they might be instructed not to speak evil.

for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity,

for for this we both labour and are reproached, because we hope on the living God, who is Saviour of all men -- especially of those believing.

honour widows who are really widows;

of certain men the sins are manifest beforehand, leading before to judgment, and certain also they follow after;

in like manner also the right works are manifest beforehand, and those that are otherwise are not able to be hid.

As many as are servants under a yoke, their own masters worthy of all honour let them reckon, that the name of God and the teaching may not be evil spoken of;

and those having believing masters, let them not slight them, because they are brethren, but rather let them serve, because they are stedfast and beloved, who of the benefit are partaking. These things be teaching and exhorting;

for nothing did we bring into the world -- it is manifest that we are able to carry nothing out;