[1] But let your words be in agreement with true and right teaching: [2]
That old men are to be simple in their tastes, serious, wise, true in
faith, in love, and of a quiet mind. [3] That old women are to be
self-respecting in behaviour, not saying evil of others, not given to
taking much wine, teachers of that which is good, [4] Training the younger
women to have love for their husbands and children, [5] To be wise in mind,
clean in heart, kind; working in their houses, living under the authority
of their husbands; so that no evil may be said of the word of God. [6] To
the young men give orders to be wise and serious-minded: [7] In all things
see that you are an example of good works; holy in your teaching, serious
in behaviour, [8] Saying true and right words, against which no protest may
be made, so that he who is not on our side may be put to shame, unable to
say any evil of us. [9] Servants are to be under the authority of their
masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument; [10] Not taking
what is not theirs, but giving clear signs of their good faith, in all
things doing credit to the teaching of God our Saviour. [11] For the grace
of God has come, giving salvation to all men, [12] Training us so that,
turning away from evil and the desires of this world, we may be living
wisely and uprightly in the knowledge of God in this present life; [13]
Looking for the glad hope, the revelation of the glory of our great God and
Saviour Jesus Christ; [14] Who gave himself for us, so that he might make
us free from all wrongdoing, and make for himself a people clean in heart
and on fire with good works. [15] On all these points give teaching and
help, and make clear what is right with all authority. Let all men give you
honour.
