Older men should be sober-minded [See note at I Tim. 3:2], dignified [i.e., respectable], sensible, sound in the faith [or, "in their faith"], in their love and in their perseverance.

In all things see that you are an example of good works; holy in your teaching, serious in behaviour,

You should teach these things and exhort and rebuke people with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you. [See note on I Tim. 4:12].

But when the mercy of God our Saviour, and his love to man was seen,

Do your best to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they are supplied and lack nothing.