Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,

For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,

For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain,

For there are many rebellious men, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,

who must be silenced because they are upsetting whole families, teaching things they should not teach for the sake of sordid gain.

This testimony is true. For this reason reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,

They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed.

But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,

looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,

who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,

to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men.

For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them.