An elder must be blameless. He must be the husband of one wife and have children who are believers and who are not accused of having wild lifestyles or of being rebellious.

Because an overseer is God's servant manager, he must be blameless. He must not be arrogant or irritable. He must not drink too much, be a violent person, or make money in shameful ways.

They must be silenced, because they are the kind of people who ruin whole families by teaching what they should not teach in order to make money in a shameful way.

and not pay attention to Jewish myths or commands given by people who reject the truth.

Likewise, older women are to show their reverence for God by their behavior. They are not to be gossips or addicted to alcohol, but to be examples of goodness.

Slaves are to submit to their masters in everything, aiming to please them and not argue with them

These are the things you should teach. Encourage and refute with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you.

They are not to insult anyone or be argumentative. Instead, they are to be gentle and perfectly courteous to everyone.

"Twas not for deeds that we had done, but by his steadfast love alone, he saved us through a second birth, renewed us by the Spirit's work,

Do all you can to send Zenas the expert in the Law and Apollos on their way, and see that they have everything they need.