and not pay attention to Jewish myths and commands of people who reject the truth.

But now in his own time he has made his message evident through the preaching I was entrusted with according to the command of God our Savior.

So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

The reason I left you in Crete was to set in order the remaining matters and to appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.