They would like to be teachers of law although they do not understand the words they use or the matters they insist upon.

with faith and a good conscience. By ignoring their consciences, some people have destroyed their faith like a wrecked ship.

like Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I turned over to Satan, to be taught not to blaspheme.

in like manner also the women. I desire women to clothe themselves in suitable apparel, adorning themselves with reverence and self-restraint; not with hair plaited with gold or pearls, or with expensive clothes,

Deacons likewise must be men worthy of respect [honorable, financially ethical, of good character], not double-tongued [speakers of half-truths], not addicted to wine, not greedy for dishonest gain,

Women -- in like manner grave, not false accusers, vigilant, faithful in all things.

Never reprove an older man, but always appeal to him as a father. Treat younger men like brothers,

older women like mothers, younger women like sisters, with perfect purity.

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