For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion,

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.

These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.

I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long;

In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following.

Prescribe and teach these things.

Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.

Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach.

I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality.

Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles.

If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content.

But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.