1 Timothy 4:7-16

English Standard Version

⁷ Have nothing to do with irreverent, ^(A)silly myths. Rather ^(B)train yourself for godliness; ⁸ for while ^(C)bodily training is of some value, godliness ^(D)is of value in every way, as ^(E)it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. ⁹ The saying is ^(F)trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. ¹⁰ For to this end we toil and strive,^[a] because we have our hope set on the living God, ^(G)who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

¹¹ Command and teach ^(H)these things. ^12 (I)Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers ^(J)an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. ¹³ Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. ^14 (K)Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you ^(L)by prophecy when the council of elders ^(M)laid their hands on you. ¹⁵ Practice these things, immerse yourself in them,^[b] so that ^(N)all may see your progress. ^16 (O)Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save ^(P)both yourself and ^(Q)your hearers.