14. So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.
15. For some have already wandered away to follow Satan.
16. If a believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. The church should not be burdened, so that it may help the widows who are truly in need.
17. Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.
18. For the scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker deserves his pay.”
19. Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.