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.

^12 (A)Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers ^(B)an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

¹⁵ Practice these things, immerse yourself in them,^[a] so that ^(A)all may see your progress. ^16 (B)Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save ^(C)both yourself and ^(D)your hearers.