1 Timothy 4:7–16

⁷But ¹have nothing to do with ^aworldly ^bfables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of ^cgodliness;

⁸for ^abodily discipline is only of little profit, but ^bgodliness is profitable for all things, since it ^cholds promise for the ^dpresent life and also for the life to come.

^9aIt is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.

¹⁰For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed ^aour hope on ^bthe living God, who is ^cthe Savior of all men, especially of believers.

^111aPrescribe and teach these things.

^12aLet no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, ^blove, faith and purity, show yourself ^can example ¹of those who believe.

^13aUntil I come, give attention to the public ^breading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.

¹⁴Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through ^aprophetic utterance with ^bthe laying on of hands by the ^1cpresbytery.

¹⁵Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

^16aPay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ^1bensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.