And manifested his word in his own times, in the proclamation, which I was entrusted with according to the command of the Saviour our God;)

Holding firmly the faithful word according to instruction, that he may be able also to beseech in sound doctrine, and to refute those opposing.

Of sound mind chaste, remaining at home, good subordinates to their own husbands, that the word of God be not defamed.

The word sound, not to be condemned; that he from the opposite may be changed, having nothing bad to say of you.

Faithful the word, and I wish for thee to be assured of these things, that they having believed God might turn their thoughts to excel in good works. These things are good and profitable to men.