Some have strayed from these and turned away to empty discussion.

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these instructions to you

Command and teach these things.

Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.

Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind.

But those who have believing masters must not show them less respectTeach them and exhort them about these things.