For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,

holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict.

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

so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.

not pilfering, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect.

so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.

knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned.

Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them.

Our people must also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.