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

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

But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,