namely, a man of unquestionable integrity, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of being immoral or rebellious.

By whom some families have been completely overturned; who take money for teaching things which are not right; these will have to be stopped.

These people claim to know God [as Savior], but they deny Him by their actions, so they are detestable and disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.

Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise you.

This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

But hold yourself aloof from foolish controversies, pedigrees, strife, and wrangles about the law, for these are fruitless and futile.

Have our people learn to make it their business to do good, so as to meet these pressing demands and not live unfruitful lives.

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