1 But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.
2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.
3 Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.
4 In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,
5 to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.
6 Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,
7 showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,