1 Timothy 4:7–16

⁷Have nothing to do with irreverent, ^ksilly myths. Rather ^ltrain yourself for godliness; ⁸for while ^mbodily training is of some value, godliness ⁿis of value in every way, as ^oit holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. ⁹The saying is ^ptrustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. ¹⁰For to this end we toil and strive,² because we have our hope set on the living God, ^qwho is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

¹¹Command and teach ^rthese things. ^12sLet no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers ^tan example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. ¹³Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. ^14uDo not neglect the gift you have, which was given you ^vby prophecy when the council of elders ^wlaid their hands on you. ¹⁵Practice these things, immerse yourself in them,³ so that ^xall may see your progress. ^16yKeep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save ^zboth yourself and ^ayour hearers.