to Timothy my genuine child in faith: spiritual blessing, mercy, and peace be with you from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

They, too, should first be tested till approved, and then, if they are found above reproach, they should serve as deacons.

No widow under sixty years of age should be put on this roll. A widow must have had but one husband,

If a Christian woman has widowed relatives, she should help them, and let the church be free from the burden, so that it can help the widows who are really dependent.

Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice the salary they get especially those who keep on toiling in preaching and teaching.