Some have failed here, and have turned aside to empty argument.

But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that in me as the worst, Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

A woman should listen silently to her teachers, and show them all deference.

I allow no woman to teach, or to exercise authority over a man; but let her keep quiet.

but she shall be saved through her child-bearing, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety.

Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of [only] one wife, sober-minded [Note: When this word, used here figuratively, is used in its literal sense, it means to abstain from intoxicating drinks], sensible, respectable, hospitable, capable of teaching.

Physical exercise is of limited value, but Godliness is very dear, a pledge of life, both there and here.

and here is the motive of our toiling and wrestling, because we have our hopes fixed on the ever-living God, who is the Saviour of all mankind, and especially of believers.

Now she who is a widow indeed, and desolate, has her hope set on God, and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.

A widow -- let her not be enrolled under sixty years of age, having been a wife of one husband,

And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those who are in trouble, giving herself to good works.

If any woman who believes has widows, let her assist them, and do not let the church be burdened; that it might help those widows who are truly in need.