Titus 2:8-12

sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.

Urge slaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be pleasing, not argumentative,

not stealing, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect.

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people,

instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and in a godly manner in the present age,