namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion.

For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain,

who must be silenced because they are upsetting whole families, teaching things they should not teach for the sake of sordid gain.

not paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good,

to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

Urge bondslaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,

not pilfering, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect.

He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

Our people must also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.