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13 This testimony is true. For this reason (A)reprove them (B)severely so that they may be (C)sound in the faith, 14 not paying attention to Jewish (D)myths and (E)commandments of men who (F)turn away from the truth. 15 (G)To the pure, all things are pure, but (H)to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their (I)mind and their conscience are defiled. 16 (J)They profess to know God, but by their works they (K)deny Him, being (L)detestable and (M)disobedient and (N)unfit (O)for any good work.

Instructions for the Older and Younger

But as for you, speak the things which are proper for (P)sound doctrine.

13 This testimony is true. For this reason, correct them sharply so that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not paying attention to Jewish myths or the commands of people who turn their backs on the truth. 15 All things are pure to those who are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are defiled and do not believe; rather, both their minds and consciences are defiled. 16 They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit to do anything good.

Encourage With Sound Doctrine

But as for you, speak what is appropriate for sound doctrine.