Men having a good record, husbands of one wife, whose children are of the faith, children of whom it may not be said that they are given to loose living or are uncontrolled.

For there are men who are not ruled by law; foolish talkers, false teachers, specially those of the circumcision,

By whom some families have been completely overturned; who take money for teaching things which are not right; these will have to be stopped.

One of their prophets has said, The men of Crete are ever false, evil beasts, lovers of food, hating work.

To the clean in heart all things are clean: but to those who are unclean and without faith nothing is clean; they become unclean in mind and in thought.

They say that they have knowledge of God, while by their acts they are turning their backs on him; they are hated by all, hard-hearted, and judged to be without value for any good work.

That old men are to be simple in their tastes, serious, wise, true in faith, in love, and of a quiet mind.

That old women are to be self-respecting in behaviour, not saying evil of others, not given to taking much wine, teachers of that which is good,

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

Servants are to be under the authority of their masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument;

Make clear to them that they are to put themselves under rulers and authorities, to do what they are ordered, to be ready for every good work,

This is a true saying; and it is my desire that you may give certain witness about these things, so that those who have had faith in God may give attention to good works. These things are good and of profit to men;

But have nothing to do with foolish questionings, and lists of generations, and fights and arguments about the law; for they are of no profit and foolish.

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

All who are with me send you their love. Give our love to our friends in the faith. Grace be with you all.