for there are many both insubordinate, vain-talkers, and mind-deceivers -- especially they of the circumcision --

this testimony is true; for which cause convict them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

God they profess to know, and in the works they deny Him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work disapproved.

that they may make the young women sober-minded, to be lovers of their husbands, lovers of their children,

not purloining, but showing all good stedfastness, that the teaching of God our Saviour they may adorn in all things.

Stedfast is the word; and concerning these things I counsel thee to affirm fully, that they may be thoughtful, to be leading in good works -- who have believed God; these are the good and profitable things to men,

and foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about law, stand away from -- for they are unprofitable and vain.

and let them learn -- ours also -- to be leading in good works to the necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.