wishing to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they confidently affirm.

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

But she shall be saved through her child-bearing, if they abide in faith, and love, and holiness, with sobriety.

And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.

But younger widows refuse; for, when they grow wanton against Christ, they wish to marry,

having condemnation, because they set aside their first faith.

And, at the same time, they learn to be idle, going around from house to house, and not only idle, but tattlers also and busy-bodies, speaking things which they ought not.

Some men's sins are openly manifest, going before to judgment; and some men also they follow after.

And let those having believing masters not despise them, because they are brethren; but let them serve them the more, because they are faithful and beloved, who are partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, free to impart, liberal;

treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold on that which is really life.