In the same way, encourage the young men(A) to be self-controlled in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity[a] in your teaching. Your message is to be sound beyond reproach,(B) so that any opponent will be ashamed, because he doesn’t have anything bad to say about us.

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  1. 2:7 Other mss add and incorruptibility

Likewise, encourage the younger men to be sensible in every way. Offer yourself as a role model of good actions. Show integrity, seriousness, and a sound message that is above criticism when you teach, so that any opponent will be ashamed because they won’t find anything bad to say about us.

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