For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.

Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,

Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist’s work, fulfill your ministry.

Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

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

Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.

Sober up as you should, and stop sinning! For some have no knowledge of God – I say this to your shame!

The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.