Remind them to be subject to rulers and ¹  authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

Slaves ¹  are to be subject to their own masters in everything, ²  to do what is wanted and not talk back,

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled, ¹ 

In this way ¹  they will train ²  the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

They must not slander ¹  anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

to be self-controlled, ¹  pure, fulfilling their duties at home, ²  kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message ³  of God may not be discredited. ⁴ 

Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

Here is another way that our people ¹  can learn ²  to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

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.

He ¹  gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, ²  who are eager to do good. ³ 

It trains us ¹  to reject godless ways ²  and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people. ¹ 

and not pay attention to Jewish myths ¹  and commands of people who reject the truth.

not pilfering, but showing all good faith, ¹  in order to bring credit to ²  the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, ¹  so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching ²  and correct those who speak against it.

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, ¹  sound in faith, in love, and in endurance. ² 

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.

and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, ¹  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,