Men having a good record, husbands of one wife, whose children are of the faith, children of whom it may not be said that they are given to loose living or are uncontrolled.

For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision,

whose mouths must be stopped; men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain's sake.

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

To the clean in heart all things are clean: but to those who are unclean and without faith nothing is clean; they become unclean in mind and in thought.

They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.

And the elder women likewise that they be in such raiment as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much drinking, but teachers of honest things,

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

Young men likewise exhort that they be sober minded.

Let the instruction that you give be sound and above reproach, so that our opponents may be ashamed because they find no evil things to say about us.

That servants submit to their own masters, that they be obedient in all things; not speaking back;

not stealing, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God, our Savior, in all things.

Make clear to them that they are to put themselves under rulers and authorities, to do what they are ordered, to be ready for every good work,

that they speak evil of no man, that they be no fighters, but soft, showing all meekness unto all men.

Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:

but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Send Zenas, the man of law, and Apollos on their journey with all care, so that they may be in need of nothing.

Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

All they who are with me salute thee. Salute thou them who regard us with faithful affection. Favour, be with you all.