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.

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

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

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

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.