6. Tell the young men to have self-control in everything.
7. Always set a good example for others. Be sincere and serious when you teach.
8. Use clean language that no one can criticize. Do this, and your enemies will be too ashamed to say anything against you.
9. Tell slaves always to please their owners by obeying them in everything. Slaves must not talk back to their owners
10. or steal from them. They must be completely honest and trustworthy. Then everyone will show great respect for what is taught about God our Saviour.
11. God has shown us how kind he is by coming to save all people.
12. He taught us to give up our wicked ways and our worldly desires and to live decent and honest lives in this world.
13. We are filled with hope, as we wait for the glorious return of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ.
14. He gave himself to rescue us from everything that is evil and to make our hearts pure. He wanted us to be his own people and to be eager to do right.
15. Teach these things, as you use your full authority to encourage and correct people. Make sure you earn everyone's respect.