This instruction I commit to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to you, that by them you may wage the good warfare;

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection.

Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not devoted to a lot of wine, not greedy for money;

Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.

Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in faith, and in purity.

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

But refuse younger widows, for whenever their passions lead them away from Christ, they desire to marry;

If any woman who believes has widows, let her assist them, and do not let the church be burdened; that it might help those widows who are truly in need.

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed.

Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen.