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.