9 They must pay attention to the reliable message as it has been taught to them so that they can encourage people with healthy instruction and refute those who speak against it.
10 In fact, there are many who are rebellious people, loudmouths, and deceivers, especially some of those who are Jewish believers.
11 They must be silenced because they upset entire households. They teach what they shouldn’t to make money dishonestly.
12 Someone who is one of their own prophets said, "People from Crete are always liars, wild animals, and lazy gluttons."
13 This statement is true. Because of this, correct them firmly, so that they can be healthy in their faith.
14 They shouldn’t pay attention to Jewish myths and commands from people who reject the truth.
15 Everything is clean to those who are clean, but nothing is clean to those who are corrupt and without faith. Instead, their mind and conscience are corrupted.