For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:

One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.

Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.