For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer. ¹ 

Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled, ¹ 

Likewise also their wives ¹  must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

You, however, be self-controlled ¹  in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist’s work, fulfill your ministry.

Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, ¹  sound in faith, in love, and in endurance. ² 

Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, ¹  is on the prowl looking for someone ²  to devour.

Sober up as you should, and stop sinning! For some have no knowledge of God – I say this to your shame!

The overseer ¹  then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, ²  temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

Therefore, get your minds ready for action ¹  by being fully sober, and set your hope ²  completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed. ³