As I asked you when I was on my way to Macedonia, stay where you are at Ephesus and warn certain individuals against teaching novelties

You have a gift that came to you transmitted by the prophets, when the presbytery laid their hands upon you; do not neglect that gift.

(When a widow has children or grandchildren, they must learn that the first duty of religion is to their own household, and that they should make some return to those who have brought them up. In God's sight this is an acceptable thing.)

Refuse to put young widows on the list, for when their wanton desires alienate them from Christ, they want to marry

Scripture says, You must not muzzle an ox when he is treading the grain, and A workman deserves his wages.

Good works are equally conspicuous; and even when they are not, they cannot escape notice for ever.

fight in the good fight of the faith, secure that life eternal to which you were called when you voiced the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.