10. being well-attested by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality, if she has washed the feet of the saints, if she has helped those who are oppressed, if she has devoted herself to every good work.
11. But refuse younger widows, for whenever their physical desires lead them away from Christ, they want to marry,
12. thus incurring condemnation because they have broken their former pledge.
13. And at the same time also, going around from house to house, they learn to be idle, and not only idle, but also gossipy and busybodies, saying the things that are not necessary.
14. Therefore I want younger widows to marry, to bear children, to manage a household, to give the adversary no opportunity for reproach.
15. For already some have turned away and followed after Satan.
16. If any believing woman has widows, she must help them, and the church must not be burdened, in order that it may help those who are truly widows.
17. The elders who lead well must be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor by speaking and teaching.
18. For the scripture says, “You must not muzzle an ox while it is threshing,” and “The worker is worthy of his wages.”
19. Do not accept an accusation against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses.
20. Reprove those who sin in the presence of all, in order that the rest also may experience fear.
21. I testify solemnly before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing according to partiality.