15. For I am afraid that some of them have already gone astray and now follow Satan.
16. If a woman who is a believer has relatives who are widows, she must take care of them and not put the responsibility on the church. Then the church can care for the widows who are truly alone.
17. Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.
18. For the Scripture says, “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” And in another place, “Those who work deserve their pay!”
19. Do not listen to an accusation against an elder unless it is confirmed by two or three witnesses.
20. Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others.
21. I solemnly command you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus and the highest angels to obey these instructions without taking sides or showing favoritism to anyone.