in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.

For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God's work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.

who must be silenced because they mislead whole families by teaching for dishonest gain what ought not to be taught.

and not pay attention to Jewish myths and commands of people who reject the truth.

Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,

not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,

Make every effort to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; make sure they have what they need.

Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.