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not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;

Deacons, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money;

For those who have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with thanksgiving.

For it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value for all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.

For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and specially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

well reported of for good works; if she has brought up children, if she has used hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.

For already some have turned aside after Satan.

For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox when he treads out the grain." And, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."

Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities.

For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can't carry anything out.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.

For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.