and hath in his own times manifested his word, by the preaching, with which I was intrusted according to the commandment of God our Saviour:

holding fast the faithful word, according as he hath been taught, that he may be able both to instruct in sound doctrine, and to convince gainsayers.

chaste, keepers at home, good, submissive to their husbands, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of.

This is a word which ought to believed and observed, and concerning these things I would have thee stedfastly affirm, that they who have believed in God be careful to excel in good works: for these things are good and profitable to men.