For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly.

For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:

They must be silenced, because they are upsetting whole families by teaching things they should not teach for the purpose of dishonest financial gain.

One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.

Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth:

Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

They profess to know God [to recognize and be acquainted with Him], but by their actions they deny and disown Him. They are detestable and disobedient and worthless for good work of any kind.

But you, speak [the things] which are fitting for sound instruction.

Older men are to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, [and] in endurance.

Older women similarly are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor addicted to much wine, teaching what is right and good,

In all things see that you are an example of good works; holy in your teaching, serious in behaviour,

Servants -- to their own masters are to be subject, in all things to be well-pleasing, not gainsaying,

or steal from them. Instead, they are to show complete and perfect loyalty, so that in every way they may make the teaching about God our Savior more attractive.

while we are awaiting our Blessed Hope--the Appearing in glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus.

who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.

These are the things you should teach. Encourage and refute with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you.

Remind people that they must submit to the rulers who are in authority over them; that they must obey the magistrates, be prepared for every right action,

They are not to insult anyone or be argumentative. Instead, they are to be gentle and perfectly courteous to everyone.

(not by works that are in righteousness that we did but according to His kindness,) He did save us, through a bathing of regeneration, and a renewing of the Holy Spirit,

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

A man whose opinions are not those of the church, after a first and second protest, is to be kept out of your society;

it being plain that such a person is perverted, and knows in his own conscience that his tenets are false.

All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.