As I asked you to do when I was on my way to Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus in order to warn certain people there not to teach strange views

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

with the understanding that law is not intended for upright men but for the lawless and disorderly, the godless and irreligious, the irreverent and profane, men who kill their fathers or mothers, murderers,

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

and I was appointed a herald and apostle of it?? am telling the truth, I am not lying??o teach the heathen faith and truth.

Women for their part are to dress modestly and sensibly in proper clothes, not adorning themselves by braiding their hair or with gold or pearls or expensive clothing,

I do not allow women to teach or to domineer over men; they must keep quiet.

and it was not Adam who was deceived, it was the woman who was deluded and fell into sin.

not addicted to drink or pugnacious, but a man of moderation and peace, not avaricious,

managing his own house well, and keeping his children under control and perfectly respectful??5 for if a man does not know how to conduct his own household, how can he look after a church of God?

He must not be a new convert, or he may grow conceited and incur criticism from slanderous people.

Assistants, in turn, must be serious, straightforward men, not addicted to wine or dishonest gain,

Their wives too must be serious, not gossips; they must be temperate, and perfectly trustworthy.

For everything God has created is good, and nothing need be refused, provided it is accepted with thanksgiving,

Do not neglect the gift you have, that was given you with predictions of your work, when the elders laid their hands upon you.

But a woman who is really a widow, and has no children, has fixed her hope on God, and devotes herself to prayers and entreaties night and day.

Do not put young women on the list of widows, for when their youthful vigor comes between them and Christ, they want to marry,

Besides, as they go about from house to house they learn to be idle, and not only idle but gossips and busybodies, and talk of things they ought not to mention.

For the Scripture says, "You must not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain," and the workman deserves his wages.

Do not listen to an accusation made against an elder, unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.

Never ordain anyone hastily; do not make yourself responsible for the sins of others; keep your life pure.

Good deeds too are evident enough, or when they are not, they cannot be wholly concealed.

All who are under the yoke of slavery must treat their masters with the greatest respect, so that the name of God and our teaching may not be abused.

Those who have Christian masters must not think lightly of them because they are brothers; they must serve them all the more faithfully, because those who benefit by it are believers and hence dear to them. These are the things you must teach and preach.

Anyone who teaches different views and does not agree with the wholesome instruction which comes from our Lord Jesus Christ, and with religious teaching

Charge the rich of this world not to be arrogant, nor to set their hopes on such an uncertain thing as riches, but on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.