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,

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

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

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

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

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