Holding firmly the faithful word according to instruction, that he may be able also to beseech in sound doctrine, and to refute those opposing.

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

The word sound, not to be condemned; that he from the opposite may be changed, having nothing bad to say of you.

Not purloining, but showing all good faith; that they may adorn the doctrine of the Saviour our God in all things.

When I shall send Artemas to thee, or Tychicus, be earnest to come to me at Nicopolis: for there have I chosen to pass the winter.

All they with me greet thee. Greet them loving us in the faith. Grace with you all. Amen.