18. For the Scripture says:Do not muzzle an oxwhile it is treading out the grain, and,the worker is worthy of his wages.
19. Don’t accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.
20. Publicly rebuke those who sin, so that the rest will also be afraid.
21. I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism.
22. Don’t be too quick to appoint anyone as an elder, and don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
23. Don’t continue drinking only water, but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.