holding fast the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in the healthful doctrine, and to convict those who contradict.

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

that they may train the young women to be lovers of their husbands, lovers of their children,

sound speech not to be condemned; that he who is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say concerning us.

not keeping back anything, but showing forth all good faith; that they may adorn the teaching of our Savior God in all things.

Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I will that you affirm confidently, that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

When I shall send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, give diligence to come to me to Nicopolis; for there I have decided to winter.

Diligently send forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, that nothing may be lacking to them.

And let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary wants, that they may not be unfruitful.

All those who are with me salute you. Salute those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.