1:8 Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.
1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, 1 so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching 2 and correct those who speak against it.
1 tnGrk “the faithful message in accordance with the teaching” (referring to apostolic teaching).
2 tnGrk “the healthy teaching” (referring to what was just mentioned).