Some have failed here, and have turned aside to empty argument.

keeping fast hold of faith and a good conscience; which certain individuals have cast aside, and so made shipwreck of their faith.

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given over to Satan, so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.

He should also have a good reputation among outsiders, lest he fall into reproach, and into a snare of the devil.

For those who have well discharged the duties of a deacon are gaining an honorable position for themselves, as well as much fearless confidence in the faith of Christ Jesus.

speaking lies in hypocrisy. These are men whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron,

who discourage marriage, and enjoin abstinence from foods which God created to be received with thankfulness, by those who believe, and have a clear knowledge of the truth.

As you lay all these things before the brothers, you will be a noble minister of Christ Jesus, nourishing yourself in the precepts of the faith and that noble teaching which you have followed.

But exclude from the list the younger widows; for where they have become wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,

and incur condemnation because they have broken their first troth.

For already some widows have gone astray after Satan.

Let the elders who fill their offices well, be held worthy of twofold honor; especially those who have the task of preaching and teaching.

for we have brought nothing into the world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out!

So if we have food and shelter, let us be content with that.

For the love of money is a source of all kinds of evil; and in their eager desire to be rich some have been led astray form the faith, and have pierced themselves with many sorrows.

which some professing have erred from the faith. Grace be with you.