Do not sharply reprimand an older man, but appeal to him as [you would to] a father, to younger men as brothers,
A widow is to be put on the list [to receive regular assistance] only if she is over sixty years of age, [having been] the wife of one man,
The elders who perform their leadership duties well are to be considered worthy of double honor (financial support), especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching [the word of God concerning eternal salvation through Christ].
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