But for this end I obtained mercy, that in me a chief sinner Jesus Christ might display his long-suffering, for an example to those who should afterwards believe on Him to eternal life.

He ought also to have an honorable testimony from those that are without, least he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

and enjoining abstinence from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving by those that believe and know the truth.

Take heed to thyself, and to thy doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this, thou wilt both save thyself and those that hear thee.

But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he hath renounced the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

And if any believer have relations widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it may relieve those that are indeed widows and desolate.

Let the elders, who preside well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially those that labour in preaching and teaching.

Those that offend reprove before all, that others also may fear.

and let not those who have believing masters, despise them, because they are brethren; but serve them more readily, because they are faithful and beloved by God, partakers of his grace.