and revealed at the proper time in his message, through the preaching with which I have been intrusted at the command of God our Savior,

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.

and that statement is true. Therefore correct them rigorously, to make them have a healthy faith,

But have nothing to do with foolish controversies, pedigrees, strife, and wrangles about the Law, for they are profitless and futile.

If a man is inclined to a sect, after warning him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him.

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to settle there for the winter.

Do all you can to help Zenas the expert in the Law and Apollos on with their journey, and see that they have everything they need.

Have our people learn to make it their business to do good, so as to meet these pressing demands and not live unfruitful lives.