For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.

and not pay attention to Jewish myths and commands of people who reject the truth.

Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,

An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.

who must be silenced because they mislead whole families by teaching for dishonest gain what ought not to be taught.

to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.