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# to be temperate
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"to be sober-minded" or "to be self-controlled"
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# temperate, dignified, sensible, sound
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"temperate and dignified, to control their desires, and to be sound"
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# sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance
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Here the word "sound" means to be firm and unwavering. The abstract nouns "faith," "love," and "perseverance" can be stated as verbs. Alternate translation: "and they must firmly believe the true teachings about God, truly love others, and continually serve God even when things are difficult" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
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