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

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.

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.

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 

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

And so, ¹  since we have been justified by his grace, we become heirs with the confident expectation of eternal life.” ² 

For the overseer ¹  must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, ²  not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.

This saying ¹  is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, ²  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.

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

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

as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing ¹  of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. ² 

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

who must be silenced because they mislead whole families by teaching for dishonest gain what ought not to be taught.

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.