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

But “when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared,

He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.

to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

All is pure to those who are pure. But to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their minds and consciences are corrupted.

Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,

For there are many rebellious people, idle talkers, and deceivers, especially those with Jewish connections,

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.

not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

Everyone with me greets you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.

In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith

Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

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.

he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,

in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.

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