And let these also be first proved, then let them become deacons, being blameless.

I write these things to you, hoping to come to you shortly;

By recommending these things to the attention of the brethren, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, being nourished with the words of the faith, and of good teaching, which you have fully known.

These things command and teach.

Meditate upon these things; give yourself wholly to them, that your advancement may be manifest in all things.

These things also give in charge, that they may be blameless.

I charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, and that you do nothing by partiality.

And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren: but rather let them serve them, because they who partake of the benefit of their service, are believers and beloved brethren. These things enforce in your teaching and exhortation.

And having food and raiment, with these let us be content.

But do you, man of God, shun these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, patience, meekness.