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.

This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right 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 say that they have knowledge of God, while by their acts they are turning their backs on him; they are hated by all, hard-hearted, and judged to be without value for any good work.

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,

But have nothing to do with foolish questionings, and lists of generations, and fights and arguments about the law; for they are of no profit and foolish.

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

And let our people go on with good works for necessary purposes, so that they may not be without fruit.