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

These things speak, and beseech, and reprove with all order. Let none despise thee.

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.

When I shall send Artemas to thee, or Tychicus, be earnest to come to me at Nicopolis: for there have I chosen to pass the winter.

All they with me greet thee. Greet them loving us in the faith. Grace with you all. Amen.