Richard Francis Weymouth

“ Therefore sternly denounce them,
that they may be robust in their faith,
001:014 and not give attention to Jewish legends and the maxims of men
who turn their backs on the truth.
001:015 To the pure everything is pure; but to the polluted and unbelieving
nothing is pure, but on the contrary their very minds and
consciences are polluted.
001:016 They profess to know God; but in their actions they disown Him,
and are detestable and disobedient men, and for any good work
are utterly useless.
002:001 But as for you, you must speak in a manner that befits
wholesome teaching. ”

“ May grace and peace be granted to you from God the Father
and Christ Jesus our Saviour.
001:005 I have left you behind in Crete in order that you may set
right the things which still require attention, and appoint
Elders in every town, as I directed you to do;
001:006 wherever there is a man of blameless life, true to his one wife,
having children who are themselves believers and are free
from every reproach of profligacy or of stubborn self-will. ”

“ For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to mankind.
003:009 But hold yourself aloof from foolish controversies and pedigrees and discussions and wrangling about the Law, for they are useless and vain. ”