For Adam was formed first and then Eve.

And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

First of all, then, I urge that requests, ¹  prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, ² 

The overseer ¹  then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, ²  temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

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

and so incur judgment for breaking their former pledge. ¹ 

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

So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us. ¹ 

But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that ¹  in me as the worst, ²  Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

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