Likewise ¹  the women are to dress ²  in suitable apparel, with modesty and self-control. ³  Their adornment must not be ⁴  with braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive clothing,

to obey ¹  this command ²  without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ

Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses. ¹ 

But I do not allow ¹  a woman to teach or exercise authority ²  over a man. She must remain quiet. ³ 

So I want the men ¹  to pray ²  in every place, lifting up holy hands ³  without anger or dispute.

They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or the things they insist on so confidently. ¹ 

He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant ¹  and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact. ² 

He alone possesses immortality and lives in unapproachable light, whom no human has ever seen or is able to see. To him be honor and eternal power! Amen.

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. ¹ 

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty ¹  toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. ²  For this is what pleases God. ³ 

realizing that law ¹  is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawless and rebellious people, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

Command those who are rich in this world’s goods ¹  not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, ²  but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.

not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money.

Deacons likewise must be dignified, ¹  not two-faced, ²  not given to excessive drinking, ³  not greedy for gain,

If a believing woman ¹  has widows in her family, ²  let her help them. The church should not be burdened, so that it may help the widows who are truly in need. ³ 

Do not lay hands on anyone ¹  hastily and so identify with the sins of others. ²  Keep yourself pure.

Some have strayed from these and turned away to empty discussion.

But the one who lives for pleasure is dead even ¹  while she lives.

nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. ¹  Such things promote useless speculations rather than God’s redemptive plan ²  that operates by faith.

even for kings ¹  and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.