5. to be self-controlled, pure, managing their household, kind, submitted to their own husbands, so that God’s word may not be dishonored.
6. Likewise urge the younger men to be self-controlled,
7. in all things showing yourself to be an example of good deeds—integrity in instruction, dignity,
8. sound speech beyond criticism—so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.