'Things' in the Bible

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;

whose mouths must be stopped; men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain's sake.

To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.

But say the things which fit sound doctrine,

in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters, and to be well-pleasing in all things; not contradicting;

not stealing, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God, our Savior, in all things.

Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise you.

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;