{Do} not rebuke an older man , but appeal to (him) as to a father. (Treat) younger (men) as brothers ,
older (women) as mothers , (and) younger (women) as sisters , with absolute purity.
Honor (the) widows who (are) truly widows.
But if a widow has children or grandchildren , they must first learn ... to show godliness to (their) own family and repay ... (their) parents , for this is pleasing in the sight of - God.
- (The widow) who (is) truly (in need) and left all alone puts (her) hope in God and continues night and day in (her) petitions and - prayers.
But she who lives for pleasure is dead (even while she) is still alive.
- Give these instructions (to the believers) ... , so that they will be above reproach.
- If anyone vvv does not provide for (his) own , and especially (his own) household , he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
A widow should be enrolled if she is vvv (at least) sixty years (old) , (the) wife of one man ,
(and) well known for good deeds (such as) bringing up children , - entertaining strangers , - washing (the) feet of the saints , - imparting relief to the afflicted , (and) devoting herself to every good work.
But refuse (to enroll) younger widows. For when their passions draw them away - from Christ , they will want to marry ,
(and thus) will incur judgment because they are setting aside (their) first faith.
- At the same time vvv they will also learn (to be) idle , going from - house to house and {being} not only idle , but also gossips and busybodies , discussing things they should not ( mention ).
So I advise (the) younger (widows) to marry , have children , (and) manage their households , denying ... the adversary occasion for slander.
For some vvv have already turned aside to follow - Satan.
If any believing (woman) has (dependent) widows , she must assist them and not {allow} the church to be burdened , so that it can help the widows (who are) truly ( in need ).
- Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor , especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
For the Scripture says , “ vvv Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain ,” and , “ The worker (is) worthy of his wages.”
{Do} not entertain an accusation against an elder , except ... ... on (the testimony of) two or three witnesses.
But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone , so that - the others will stand in fear (of sin).
I solemnly charge (you) before - God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these (principles) without bias , (and) to do nothing out of partiality.
Do not be too quick ... in the laying on of hands (and thereby) share in (the) sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
vvv Stop drinking (only) water (and) use a little wine instead , because of (your) stomach and your frequent - ailments.
The sins of some men are obvious , going ahead of (them) to judgment ; but (the sins) of others vvv do (not) surface until later.
In the same way ... , - good - deeds (are) obvious , and even the (ones that) are (inconspicuous) vvv cannot remain hidden.