And so, since we have been justified by his grace, we become heirs with the confident expectation of eternal life.”

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Make every effort to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; make sure they have what they need.

whom he poured out on us in full measure through Jesus Christ our Savior.

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

He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.

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