But speak thou (συ δε λαλε). In contrast to these Pharisaic Gnostics in Crete.

Befit (πρεπε). Old verb to be becoming, seemly. See 1. Timothy 2:10; Ephesians 5:3. With dative case διδασκαλια.

Sound (υγιαινουση). Healthful as in Titus 1:13; Titus 2:2; 1. Timothy 1:10, common word in the Pastorals.