I left you behind in Crete expressly to correct what defects there were, and to appoint elders in each town, as I directed you??6 men of irreproachable character, who have been married only once, whose children are Christians, free from any suspicion of profligacy or disobedience.

if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having believing children, not with an accusation of debauchery or insubordinate.

he must hold by the sure truths of doctrine so as to be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and refute objections raised by any.]

They profess to know God, but by their deeds they disown him; in that they are detestable, disobedient, and reprobate for good work of any sort.

Saying true and right words, against which no protest may be made, so that he who is not on our side may be put to shame, unable to say any evil of us.

Speak of all this, and encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let any one despise you.

Constantly remind people to submit to and obey the rulers who have authority over them, so as to be ready for any good enterprise,

To say no evil of any man, not to be fighters, to give way to others, to be gentle in behaviour to all men.

He saved us, not because of any deeds that we had done in righteousness, But because of his own pity for us. He saved us by that washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit

After a first and second admonition, have nothing further to do with any one who will not be taught;