Do not rebuke an older man. Because Timothy, as an evangelist (see note on Ephesians 4:11), would have the duty of "rebuking error and correcting faults (2 Timothy 3:16-17)," Paul tells how this is to be done. The wise leader must treat the people as individuals. Each age and condition needs separate treatment, and Paul divides them into four groups. Since the church is a family, it cannot be run like the army! With all purity. There must not be any hint of scandal. As a young man, Timothy must be especially careful.

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