1 Timothy 4:7-16

7But 1stay away from 2worthless 3stories that are typical of old women. Rather, 4discipline yourself for the purpose of 5godliness; 8for 6bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but 7godliness is beneficial for all things, since it 8holds promise for the 9present life and also for the life to come. 910It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. 10For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have set 11our hope on 12the living God, who is 13the Savior of all mankind, especially of believers.

111415Prescribe and teach these things. 1216Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, 17love, faith, and purity, show yourself 18an example 19of those who believe. 1320Until I come, give your attention to the public 2122reading, to exhortation, and teaching. 14Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was granted to you through words of 23prophecy with 24the laying on of hands by the 2526council of elders. 15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. 1627Pay close attention to yourself and to the teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will 28save both yourself and those who hear you.