but he must be hospitable, a lover of the good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled.

He must hold to the faithful word according to the teaching, so that he may be able both to encourage by sound teaching, and to confute our opponents.

For there are many individuals who are unruly, empty talkers and deceivers, particularly those of the circumcision, whose mouths must be stopped;

they must speak evil of none, they must not be quarrelsome, but gentle, showing perfect meekness toward all.

This saying is trustworthy. On this I want you to firmly insist; that those who have faith in God must be careful to maintain honest occupations. Such counsels are good and profitable for men.