Desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither the things they say, nor those concerning which they confidently affirm.

Among which are Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Yet she shall be saved in child-bearing, if they continue in faith, and love, and holiness, with sobriety.

For they that have used the office of a deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree and much boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

And enjoin these things, that they may be blameless.

But the younger widows refuse; for when they are waxed wanton against Christ, they want to marry;

Having condemnation, because they have rejected their first faith.

And withal they learn to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers and busy bodies, speaking what they ought not.

Some mens sins are manifest before-hand, going before to judgment: and some they follow after.

In like manner the good works also of some are manifest; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them a service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

But they that desire to be rich, fall into temptation, and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful desires, which plunge men into destruction and perdition.

Treasuring up for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.