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But you must teach what agrees with sound doctrine.
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Instruct the older men to be sober, sensible, and self-controlled; to be sound in their faith, love, and endurance.
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In the same way instruct the older women to behave as women should who live a holy life. They must not be slanderers or slaves to wine. They must teach what is good,
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in order to train the younger women to love their husbands and children,
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to be self-controlled and pure, and to be good housewives who submit themselves to their husbands, so that no one will speak evil of the message that comes from God.
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In the same way urge the young men to be self-controlled.
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In all things you yourself must be an example of good behavior. Be sincere and serious in your teaching.
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Use sound words that cannot be criticized, so that your enemies may be put to shame by not having anything bad to say about us.