1 Timothy 4:7-16

7But 1have nothing to do with 2worldly 3fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of 4godliness; 8for 5bodily discipline is only of little profit, but 6godliness is profitable for all things, since it 7holds promise for the 8present life and also for the life to come. 99It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. 10For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed 10our hope on 11the living God, who is 12the Savior of all men, especially of believers.

111314Prescribe and teach these things. 1215Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, 16love, faith and purity, show yourself 17an example 18of those who believe. 1319Until I come, give attention to the public 20reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching. 14Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through 21prophetic utterance with 22the laying on of hands by the 2324presbytery. 15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. 1625Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will 2627ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.