in hope of eternal life, which God, who can't lie, promised before time began;

if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior.

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.

whose mouths must be stopped; men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain's sake.

not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.

and soundness of speech that can't be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;

This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.