in hope of life eternal, which God, who cannot lie, hath promised before time had a being;

if there be a man blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not under an accusation or debauchery, or disorderly conduct.

whose mouths ought to be muzzled, who pervert whole families, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of base gain.

not attending to Jewish fables, and injunctions of men, who have turned away from the truth.

sound discourse, incapable of confutation; that he who is in opposition may be confounded, having nothing faulty to say of you.

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

Faithful is the saying, and of these things I wish thee firmly to testify, that they who have believed in God be careful to be pre-eminent in good works. These are becoming and advantageous to men.

And let those who belong to us learn also to be pre-eminent in good works for all necessary calls, that they be not without fruits.

All that are with me salute thee. Salute those who love us with fidelity. Grace be with you all. Amen.