Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households.

But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;

for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

A widow is to be put on the list only if she is not less than sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

which He will bring about at the proper time—He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,