For this I left thee in Crete, that thou shouldest rectify things left behind, and set elders in the city, as I directed thee:

Holding firmly the faithful word according to instruction, that he may be able also to beseech in sound doctrine, and to refute those opposing.

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

That they render the young women discreet, to be lovers of the husband, lovers of the children,

Of sound mind chaste, remaining at home, good subordinates to their own husbands, that the word of God be not defamed.

The word sound, not to be condemned; that he from the opposite may be changed, having nothing bad to say of you.

Not purloining, but showing all good faith; that they may adorn the doctrine of the Saviour our God in all things.

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and eager worldly desires, we should live discreetly, and justly, and religiously, in the time now;

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a distinguished people. zealous of good works.

That justified by his grace, we might be heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Faithful the word, and I wish for thee to be assured of these things, that they having believed God might turn their thoughts to excel in good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

Send forward zealously Zenas pertaining to the law, and Apollos, that nothing fail them.

And let ours also learn to excel in good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.