But I say, did Israel, no, not know? First Moses says, I will provoke you to jealousy toward a non-nation. Toward a foolish nation, I will make you angry.

So treat as dead your physical nature, as far as immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed are concerned; for it is really idolatry.

to study your own quiet, to mind your own affairs, and follow some handicraft trade, as we recommended it to you:

Moreover, in the area of teaching, I am not allowing a woman to instigate conflict toward a man. Instead, she is to remain calm.

Don't treat a senior with harsh reproof, but exhort him as a father, and the young men, as brethren: