1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

2 That the aged men be sober minded, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. sober: or, vigilant

3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; holiness: or, holy womenfalse…: or, one who foments strife

4 That they may teach the young women to be sober minded, to love their husbands, to love their children, sober: or, wise

5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. sober…: or, discreet

7 In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing integrity, gravity, sincerity,

8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say concerning you.

9 Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; answering…: or, gainsaying

10 Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, hath…: or, to all men, hath appeared

12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; glorious…: Gr. the appearance of the glory of the great God, and of our Saviour Jesus Christ

14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself his own special people, zealous of good works.

15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.