If a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of loose behavior or disobedience.

but hospitable, a lover of what is good, of a sound mind, just, holy, self-controlled,

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

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

that you may be blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be partaken with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

Do not let a widow under sixty years old be taken into the number, and not unless she has been the wife of one man,

For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold fast to the origin of our Foundation steadfast to the end,

His watchmen are blind; they are all ignorant; they are all dumb dogs who cannot bark, dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber.

But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be of sound mind and calm in your prayers.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.

but hospitable, a lover of what is good, of a sound mind, just, holy, self-controlled,

Do not forget hospitality, for by so doing some have unknowingly entertained angels.

Be hospitable to one another without murmuring.

Besides, a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,