Passage

Teaching addressed to older men

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

¹But say the things which fit sound doctrine,

Titus 2:1World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

The letter tells the recipient to speak what fits sound teaching.

The next line applies that instruction to older men, naming temperance, sensible and sober judgment, faith, love and perseverance.

Which qualities does the letter name first when it turns to older men?