But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

and our Lord’s grace was abundant, bringing faith and love in Christ Jesus.

But she will be delivered through childbearing, if she continues in faith and love and holiness with self-control.

not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money.

By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

(Stop drinking just water, but use a little wine for your digestion and your frequent illnesses.)

But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved.

Summary of Timothy’s Duties

Teach them and exhort them about these things.

For the love of money is the root of all evils. Some people in reaching for it have strayed from the faith and stabbed themselves with many pains.

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.