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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul continues giving Titus reasons to preach God's word, and explains how the older men, older women, young men, and slaves or servants should live as believers.
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# But you, say
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Paul implies what is in contrast. AT: "But you, Titus, in contrast with the false teachers, be sure to say" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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# with faithful instruction
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"with sound doctrine" or "with correct teachings"
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# temperate
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"sober-minded" or "self-controlled"
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# sensible
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"in control of their desires"
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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. AT: "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]])