desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they confidently affirm.

of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

but she shall be saved through her child-bearing, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety.

And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.

For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

These things also command, that they may be without reproach.

But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;

having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.

And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

Some men's sins are evident, going before unto judgment; and some men also they follow after.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but let them serve them the rather, because they that partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. These things teach and exhort.

But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition.

Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed.