I beg you, as I did when I was on my way into Macedonia, to remain at Ephesus; that you may instruct certain people there not to teach new and strange doctrines,

If a man does not know how to rule his own household, how can he take charge of the Church of God?

but rebuke offenders publicly, so that others may take warning.

Never ordain any one hastily, and take no part in the wrong-doing of others. Keep your life pure.

Do not continue to drink water only, but take a little wine on account of the weakness of your stomach, and your frequent ailments.

There are some men whose sins are conspicuous and lead on to judgment, while there are others whose sins dog their steps.