Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ (according to the faith of God's elect, in the acknowledging of the truth which is according to godliness

This witness is true; for which cause convict them sharply, so that they may be sound in the faith,

in sound speech that cannot be condemned, that he who is opposed may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

not stealing, but showing all good faith, so that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, so that they may not be unfruitful.