⁶ Similarly, encourage the young men^(A) to be self-controlled.^{(B) 7} In everything set them an example^(C) by doing what is good.^(D) In your teaching show integrity, seriousness ⁸ and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.^(E)

⁹ Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything,^(F) to try to please them, not to talk back to them, ¹⁰ and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior^(G) attractive.^(H)

¹¹ For the grace^(I) of God has appeared^(J) that offers salvation to all people.^{(K) 12} It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions,^(L) and to live self-controlled,^(M) upright and godly lives^(N) in this present age, ¹³ while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing^(O) of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,^{(P) 14} who gave himself for us^(Q) to redeem us from all wickedness^(R) and to purify^(S) for himself a people that are his very own,^(T) eager to do what is good.^(U)

¹⁵ These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.