and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable.

These things I write to thee, hoping to come unto thee soon,

These things placing before the brethren, thou shalt be a good ministrant of Jesus Christ, being nourished by the words of the faith, and of the good teaching, which thou didst follow after,

Charge these things, and teach;

of these things be careful; in these things be, that thy advancement may be manifest in all things;

and these things charge, that they may be blameless;

I testify fully, before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the choice messengers, that these things thou mayest keep, without forejudging, doing nothing by partiality.

and those having believing masters, let them not slight them, because they are brethren, but rather let them serve, because they are stedfast and beloved, who of the benefit are partaking. These things be teaching and exhorting;

but having food and raiment -- with these we shall suffice ourselves;

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