Desiring to be teachers of the law, though they have no knowledge of what they say or of the statements which they make so certainly.

Such are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given up to Satan, so that they may say no more evil words against God.

And of this I became a preacher and an Apostle (what I say is true, not false,) and a teacher of the Gentiles in the true faith.

But the Spirit says clearly that in later times some will be turned away from the faith, giving their minds to spirits of deceit, and the teachings of evil spirits,

Do not say sharp words to one who has authority in the church, but let your talk be as to a father, and to the younger men as to brothers:

But to the younger widows say No: for when their love is turned away from Christ, they have a desire to be married;

And they get into the way of doing no work, going about from house to house; and not only doing no work, but talking foolishly, being over-interested in the business of others, saying things which they have no right to say.

So it is my desire that the younger widows may be married and have children, controlling their families, and giving the Evil One no chance to say anything against them,

For the Writings say, It is not right to keep the ox from taking the grain when he is crushing it. And, The worker has a right to his reward.

Say sharp words to sinners when all are present, so that the rest may be in fear.