in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching.

a sound word, not to be condemned; that he who is opposed may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us:

not stealing [things, regardless of value], but proving themselves trustworthy, so that in every respect they will adorn and do credit to the teaching of God our Savior.

who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.

This is a true saying; and it is my desire that you may give certain witness about these things, so that those who have had faith in God may give attention to good works. These things are good and of profit to men;

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.