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

Similarly, encourage the young men(A) to be self-controlled.(B) In everything set them an example(C) by doing what is good.(D) In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 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)

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