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

But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?

He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind.

But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man. She must remain quiet.