7 In all things see that you are an example of good works; holy in your teaching, serious in behaviour,
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In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness
8 Saying true and right words, against which no protest may be made, so that he who is not on our side may be put to shame, unable to say any evil of us.
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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.
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