² Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, ^(A)sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.

⁶ Likewise, urge ^(A)the younger men to be self-controlled. ⁷ Show yourself in all respects to be ^(B)a model of good works, and in your teaching ^(C)show integrity, ^(D)dignity, ⁸ and ^(E)sound speech that cannot be condemned, ^(F)so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.