I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;

This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

instructing us to say ?No? to ungodliness and worldly desires, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;

This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;