And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge against them.

These things I write to thee, hoping to come to thee more quickly;

Laying these things before the brethren, thou wilt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished with the words of the faith and of the good teaching which thou hast fully followed up.

Enjoin and teach these things.

Occupy thyself with these things; be wholly in them, that thy progress may be manifest to all.

And these things enjoin, that they may be irreproachable.

I testify before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that thou keep these things without prejudice, doing nothing by favour.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren; but let them the rather serve them with subjection, because they are faithful and beloved, who profit by the good and ready service rendered. These things teach and exhort.

But having sustenance and covering, we will be content with these.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit.