4:7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.

4:8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

4:9 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance

4:10 (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe.

4:11 Command and teach these things.

4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

4:13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.

4:14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

4:15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.

4:16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.