10. having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.
11. But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to get married,
12. thus incurring condemnation, because they have set aside their previous pledge.
13. At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention.
14. Therefore, I want younger widows to get married, bear children, keep house, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach;
15. for some have already turned aside to follow Satan.
16. If any woman who is a believer has dependent widows, she must assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are widows indeed.
17. The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
18. For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing," and "The laborer is worthy of his wages."
19. Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses.
20. Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.
21. I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality.
22. Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.