4. So that they will wisely train the young women to be sane and sober of mind (temperate, disciplined) and to love their husbands and their children,
5. To be self-controlled, chaste, homemakers, good-natured (kindhearted), adapting and subordinating themselves to their husbands, that the word of God may not be exposed to reproach (blasphemed or discredited).
6. In a similar way, urge the younger men to be self-restrained and to behave prudently [taking life seriously].
7. And show your own self in all respects to be a pattern and a model of good deeds and works, teaching what is unadulterated, showing gravity [having the strictest regard for truth and purity of motive], with dignity and seriousness.