Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.

Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.

in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.

For there are many rebellious people, idle talkers, and deceivers, especially those with Jewish connections,

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

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

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,

For everyone who lives on milk is inexperienced in the message of righteousness, because he is an infant.

Now without dispute the inferior is blessed by the superior,

And this is even clearer if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek,

For if that first covenant had been faultless, no one would have looked for a second one.

Now the first covenant, in fact, had regulations for worship and its earthly sanctuary.

And after the second curtain there was a tent called the holy of holies.

Such wisdom does not come from above but is earthly, natural, demonic.

that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you,

but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct,

So get rid of all evil and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.