I left thee behind in Crete on account of this: That thou should set in order the things lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded thee,

But speak thou the things that are fitting for the sound doctrine.

The younger men, in the same way, exhort thou to be sober-minded:

Faithful, the saying! And, concerning these things, I am minded that thou be strongly affirming, in order that they who have believed God may be careful to be forward, in noble works. These things, are honourable, and profitable unto men;

Zenas the lawyer, and Apollos, do thou diligently set forward on their way, in order that, nothing, unto them, may be wanting.

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