[4:6] If you give these instructions to the believers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, as you feed yourself spiritually on the words of faith and of the true teaching which you have followed.
[4:7] But keep away from those godless legends, which are not worth telling. Keep yourself in training for a godly life.
[4:8] Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is valuable in every way, because it promises life both for the present and for the future.
[4:9] This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed.
[4:10] We struggle and work hard, because we have placed our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all and especially of those who believe.
[4:11] Give them these instructions and these teachings.
[4:12] Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity.
[4:13] Until I come, give your time and effort to the public reading of the Scriptures and to preaching and teaching.
[4:14] Do not neglect the spiritual gift that is in you, which was given to you when the prophets spoke and the elders laid their hands on you.
[4:15] Practice these things and devote yourself to them, in order that your progress may be seen by all.
[4:16] Watch yourself and watch your teaching. Keep on doing these things, because if you do, you will save both yourself and those who hear you.