1 Timothy 4:8-16

New American Standard Bible

⁸ for ^(A)bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but ^(B)godliness is beneficial for all things, since it ^(C)holds promise for the ^(D)present life and also for the life to come. ^9 (E)It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. ¹⁰ For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have set ^(F)our hope on ^(G)the living God, who is ^(H)the Savior of all mankind, especially of believers.

^11 [a](I)Prescribe and teach these things. ^12 (J)Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, ^(K)love, faith, and purity, show yourself ^(L)an example ^[b]of those who believe. ^13 (M)Until I come, give your attention to the public ^[c](N)reading, to exhortation, and teaching. ¹⁴ Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was granted to you through words of ^(O)prophecy with ^(P)the laying on of hands by the ^[d](Q)council of elders. ¹⁵ Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. ^16 (R)Pay close attention to yourself and to the teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ^(S)save both yourself and those who hear you.