For this reason I left you in Crete, that you might straighten out what was left unfinished, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you,

he must hold firm to the sure word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to refute those who contradict it.

This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply, so that they may be sound in the faith

to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.

and not to steal, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in everything they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,

who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, zealous for good deeds.

so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

This is a trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for men.

Warn a man who is factious once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him,

knowing that such a man is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.

Do your best to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing.

Our people must also learn to devote themselves to good deeds, so that they may help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.