'Men' in the Bible

I did not take you with me when I went away from Crete, so that you might do what was necessary to put things in order there, placing men in authority over the churches in every town, as I said to you;

Men having a good record, husbands of one wife, whose children are of the faith, children of whom it may not be said that they are given to loose living or are uncontrolled.

For there are men who are not ruled by law; foolish talkers, false teachers, specially those of the circumcision,

One of their prophets has said, The men of Crete are ever false, evil beasts, lovers of food, hating work.

Giving no attention to the fictions of the Jews and the rules of men who have no true knowledge.

That old men are to be simple in their tastes, serious, wise, true in faith, in love, and of a quiet mind.

To the young men give orders to be wise and serious-minded:

For the grace of God has come, giving salvation to all men,

On all these points give teaching and help, and make clear what is right with all authority. Let all men give you honour.

To say no evil of any man, not to be fighters, to give way to others, to be gentle in behaviour to all men.

This is a true saying; and it is my desire that you may give certain witness about these things, so that those who have had faith in God may give attention to good works. These things are good and of profit to men;