but God had mercy on me in order that in my case as the foremost, Christ Jesus might display his perfect patience, as an example to those who would later believe in him and find eternal life.

For those who do good service as assistants gain a good standing for themselves and great confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.

It is for this that we toil and struggle, for we have fixed our hopes on the living God, the Savior of all men, especially those who believe.

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set those who believe an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

Look out for yourself and for your teaching. Persevere in your work, for if you do you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

If a widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety in the treatment of their own families, and to return the care of those who brought them up, for that is what God approves.

Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice as much as they get, particularly those who work at preaching and teaching.

Those who are found guilty you must reprove publicly, as a warning to others.

Those who have Christian masters must not think lightly of them because they are brothers; they must serve them all the more faithfully, because those who benefit by it are believers and hence dear to them. These are the things you must teach and preach.