wanting to be teachers of the law, [although they] do not understand either [the things] which they are saying or [the things] concerning which they are speaking confidently.

having faith and a good conscience, which some, [because they] have rejected [these], have suffered shipwreck concerning their faith,

among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, in order that they may be taught not to blaspheme.

and these also must be tested first; then let them serve [if they] are above reproach.

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, they must learn to show profound respect for their own household first, and to pay back recompense to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

And command these [things], in order that they may be irreproachable.

But refuse younger widows, for whenever their physical desires lead them away from Christ, they want to marry,

[thus] incurring condemnation because they have broken their former pledge.

And at the same time also, going around from house to house, they learn [to be] idle, and not only idle, but also gossipy and busybodies, saying the things [that are] not necessary.

The sins of some people are evident, preceding [them] to judgment, but for some also they follow after [them].

And those who have believing masters must not look down on [them] because they are brothers, but rather they must serve, because those who benefit by their service are believers and dearly loved.

For the love of money is a root of all evil, by which some, [because they] desire [it], have gone astray from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains.

storing up for themselves a good foundation for the future, in order that they may take hold of [what is] truly life.