[4:6] If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.
[4:7] Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;
[4:8] for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
[4:9] The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.
[4:10] For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.
[4:11] Command and teach these things.
[4:12] Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
[4:13] Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.
[4:14] Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.
[4:15] Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.
[4:16] Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.