but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled,

They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, and disqualified for any good work.

In the same way, older women are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not addicted to much wine. They are to teach what is good,

in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching.

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for Himself a people for His own possession, eager to do good works.

Christian Living among Outsiders

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,

This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works for cases of urgent need, so that they will not be unfruitful.