But do everything properly and in order.
The LORD said to Moses, "Each day one leader is to give his offering for the dedication."
So behave properly, as people do in the day. Don't go to wild parties or get drunk or be vulgar or indecent. Don't quarrel or be jealous.
If you really are hungry, you can eat at home. Then you won't condemn yourselves when you meet together. After I arrive, I will instruct you about the other matters.
Even though I am not with you, I keep thinking about you. I am glad to know that you are living as you should and that your faith in Christ is strong.
I left you in Crete to do what had been left undone and to appoint leaders for the churches in each town. As I told you,
