For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

Men having a good record, husbands of one wife, whose children are of the faith, children of whom it may not be said that they are given to loose living or are uncontrolled.

One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.

To be wise in mind, clean in heart, kind; working in their houses, living under the authority of their husbands; so that no evil may be said of the word of God.

in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching.

Saying true and right words, against which no protest may be made, so that he who is not on our side may be put to shame, unable to say any evil of us.

He gave himself for us to set us free from every wrong and to cleanse us so that we could be his special people who are enthusiastic about doing good deeds.

This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions. For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to mankind.

Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

And let our people too learn to set a good example in following honest occupations for the supply of their necessities, so that they may not live useless lives.