For Adam was formed first and then Eve.

For it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer.

For some have already wandered away to follow Satan.

For there is one God and one intermediary between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, himself human,

But do not accept younger widows on the list, because their passions may lead them away from Christ and they will desire to marry,

For we have brought nothing into this world and so we cannot take a single thing out either.

For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

For the scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker deserves his pay.”

For “physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

In fact this is why we work hard and struggle, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of believers.

Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

For the love of money is the root of all evils. Some people in reaching for it have strayed from the faith and stabbed themselves with many pains.

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God.