This testimony is true. Therefore sternly denounce them, that they may be robust in their faith,

training us to renounce ungodliness and all the pleasures of this world, and to live sober, upright, and pious lives at the present time,

This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions. For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to mankind.