If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;

Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.

But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers – in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.

Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

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.

Those who are under the yoke as slaves must regard their own masters as deserving of full respect. This will prevent the name of God and Christian teaching from being discredited.

If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words (that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

You, however, have followed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,

He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.