Authority

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that,

denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,

we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 

looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.

Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.