⁷ In everything set them an example^(A) by doing what is good.^(B) In your teaching show integrity, seriousness ⁸ and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.^(C)

⁹ Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything,^(D) to try to please them, not to talk back to them,