Proclaim Sound Doctrine
1But as for you, proclaim the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.
2Older men are to be
3Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good,
4so that they may
5to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
6Likewise urge the young men to be
7in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with
8sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.
9Urge
10not stealing, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect.
11For the grace of God has appeared,
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13looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of
14who 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.
15These things speak and