whose mouths must be stopped: these subvert whole houses by teaching, for the sake of base gain, things which they ought not to teach.

Speak these things, and exhort and rebuke with all strictness. Let no one despise you.

This saying is true, and in respect to these things, I will that you affirm strongly, in order that those who have believed in God may be careful to practice good works: these are the things that are honorable and profitable for men.