but at the proper time has disclosed his message in the proclamation [with] which I was entrusted according to the command of God our Savior,

but hospitable, loving what is good, prudent, just, devout, self-controlled,

To the pure all [things] [are] pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing [is] pure, but both their mind and conscience are defiled.

They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny [him], [because they] are detestable and disobedient, and unfit for every good deed.

But you, speak [the things] which are fitting for sound instruction.

sound message beyond reproach, in order that {an opponent} may be put to shame, [because he] has nothing bad to say concerning us.

not stealing, but demonstrating all good faith, in order that they may do credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

But when the kindness and love for mankind of God our Savior appeared,

he saved us, not by deeds of righteousness that we have done, but because of his mercy, through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and contentions and quarrels about the law, for they are useless and fruitless.

But also our [people] must learn to engage in good deeds for necessary needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.