[1] But as for you, proclaim the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. [2] Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance. [3] Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, [4] so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, [5] to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored. [6] Likewise urge the young men to be sensible; [7] in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, [8] sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us. [9] Urge slaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be pleasing, not argumentative, [10] not stealing, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect. [11] For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, [12] instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and in a godly manner in the present age, [13] looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, [14] who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, eager for good deeds. [15] These things speak and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. No one is to disregard you.
