ruling well his own house, having his children in subjection with all dignity,??5 but if any one knows not how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God???6 not a novice, lest being inflated with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

Suggesting these things to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished with the words of the faith and the good instruction which you have followed;

Attend to yourself, and to teaching; continue in it, for doing this you will both save yourself and those that hear you.

which the blessed and only Potentate will show in its times, the King of kings and Lord of Lords,