Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)

⁷ with-respect-to all things^[a], while showing^[b] yourself as a pattern of good works— in your teaching showing uncorruptness^[c], dignity, ⁸ healthy uncondemnable^[d] speech— in order that the one from the contrary side may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

For Salvation Trains Us To Live Righteously And Godly As Zealots For Good Works

¹¹ For the grace of God appeared^[a] bringing-salvation for all people, ¹² training us that having denied ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live sound-mindedly^[b] and righteously and godly in the present age, ¹³ while waiting-for the blessed hope and appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, ¹⁴ Who gave Himself for us in order that He might redeem us from all lawlessness and cleanse for Himself a special^[c] people— zealots^[d] for good works.

Speak With Authority; Let No One Disregard You

¹⁵ Be speaking these things, and be exhorting, and be rebuking with all authority. Let no one be disregarding you.