if a man is unimpeachable, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or [who are] insubordinate.

but hospitable, loving good, prudent, just, holy, temperate,

But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being irreproachable.

And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

in order that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine as light bearers in the world,

forbidding to marry, [commanding] to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who are believers and have come to know the truth.

Let a widow be enrolled having become not less than sixty years, [the] wife of one man,

For we have become partakers of Christ, if indeed we hold fast the beginning of the assurance firm until the end,

See how they are all blinded; they have not known; [they are] dumb dogs [that] will not bark; dreaming of rest, loving to slumber.

Now the end of all things is at hand; therefore be of sound mind and self-controlled in your prayers.

Be sober, be watchful; your adversary the devil walks about as a roaring lion, seeking someone he may devour.

sharing in the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.

but hospitable, loving good, prudent, just, holy, temperate,

Do not forget hospitality, for through this some have unwittingly entertained angels.

Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

And a servant of the Lord ought not to fight, but to be gentle to all, skillful at teaching, forbearing,