This testimony is true: on account of which cause convict them sharply, in order that they may be sound in the faith,

They profess to know God, but deny him by their works, being abominable, and unbelieving, and reprobate unto every good work.

in order that they instruct the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

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

not purloining, but exhibiting all good faith, that they may adorn the teaching of God our Saviour in all things.

to speak evil of no one, that they should be peaceable, gentle, showing all meekness to all men.

but reject foolish questions, and genealogies, and strife, and controversies about law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

And let our people indeed learn to excel in good works for necessary uses, in order that they may not be unfruitful.