upon hope of eternal life which God, Who cannot lie, promised before eternal times,

holding fast the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in the healthful doctrine, and to convict those who contradict.

whom it is needful to reduce to silence: who, indeed, are overthrowing whole houses, teaching what they ought not, for the sake of base gain.

not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

sound speech not to be condemned; that he who is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say concerning us.

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

Whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior;

Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I will that you affirm confidently, that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

All those who are with me salute you. Salute those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.