Paul, a servant of God, and an Apostle of Jesus Christ, in agreement with the faith of the saints of God and the full knowledge of what is true in harmony with religion,

I did not take you with me when I went away from Crete, so that you might do what was necessary to put things in order there, placing men in authority over the churches in every town, as I said to you;

But opening his house freely to guests; a lover of what is good, serious-minded, upright, holy, self-controlled;

Not taking what is not theirs, but giving clear signs of their good faith, in all things doing credit to the teaching of God our Saviour.

On all these points give teaching and help, and make clear what is right with all authority. Let all men give you honour.

Make clear to them that they are to put themselves under rulers and authorities, to do what they are ordered, to be ready for every good work,