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2:1  But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.
2:2  Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.
2:3  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.
2:4  In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,
2:5  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.
2:6  Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,
2:7  showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
2:8  and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.
2:9  Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,
2:10  not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.
2:11  For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.
2:12  It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
2:13  as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
2:14  He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.
2:15  So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don't let anyone look down on you.