12. being guilty, because they have cast off their first faith.
13. And, at the same time, they learn also to be idle, going about to people's houses; and not only idle, but also gossipers and meddlers, speaking things not becoming.
14. I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach.
15. For already some have turned aside after Satan.
16. If any believing man or woman have widows, let them impart relief to them, and let not the assembly be charged, that it may impart relief to those that are widows indeed.
17. Let the elders who take the lead among the saints well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching;
18. for the scripture says, Thou shalt not muzzle an ox that treadeth out corn, and, The workman is worthy of his hire.
19. Against an elder receive not an accusation unless where there are two or three witnesses.