Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;

For the bishop must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre;

to be self-controlled, pure, homemakers, kind, and submissive to their husbands, so that God’s message will not be slandered.

For God's unearned favor has appeared, bringing salvation to all people [i.e., in the coming of Christ].

Let all our People learn to devote themselves to doing good, so as to meet the most pressing needs, and that their lives may not be unfruitful.

All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith.

Grace be with all of you.