For it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Don't receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.

he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions,