realizing that law is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawless and rebellious people, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

For there is one God and one intermediary between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, himself human,

Likewise the women are to dress in suitable apparel, with modesty and self-control. Their adornment must not be with braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive clothing,

But she will be delivered through childbearing, if she continues in faith and love and holiness with self-control.

Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

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

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God.

But do not accept younger widows on the list, because their passions may lead them away from Christ and they will desire to marry,

and so incur judgment for breaking their former pledge.

Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.

Those who are under the yoke as slaves must regard their own masters as deserving of full respect. This will prevent the name of God and Christian teaching from being discredited.

and constant bickering by people corrupted in their minds and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a way of making a profit.

Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.