For this cause I left thee in Crete, that thou mightest set in order what remained, and ordain elders in every city as I directed thee:

holding fast the faithful word, according as he hath been taught, that he may be able both to instruct in sound doctrine, and to convince gainsayers.

This testimony is true: for which cause rebuke them sharply, that they may be found in the faith;

They profess to know God, but in works deny Him, being abominable and disobedient, and to every thing that is good void of understanding.

that aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in the faith, in love, in patience:

the aged women likewise in behaviour as becometh saints, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of that which is good;

that they may instruct the young women to be temperate, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be prudent,

chaste, keepers at home, good, submissive to their husbands, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of.

in all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works, with uncorruptness in teaching, gravity, sound doctrine that cannot be condemned;

that he who opposeth it may be ashamed, having no evil to say of you.

not answering frowardly, not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation, hath appeared to all men;

teaching us that denying ungodliness, and worldly desires, we should live soberly, and righteously, and piously in this present world;

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

These things speak, and exhort; and reprove offenders with all authority: that none may despise thee.

that being justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

This is a word which ought to believed and observed, and concerning these things I would have thee stedfastly affirm, that they who have believed in God be careful to excel in good works: for these things are good and profitable to men.

reject therefore such an heretical man, after the first and second admonition; knowing that such a one is perverted,

Forward Zenas the lawyer, and Apollos, on their journey carefully, that nothing may be wanting to them.

And let our brethren-also learn to excel in good works for necessary exigencies, that they may not be unfruitful.

All that are with me salute thee. Salute them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.