For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.

Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

You, however, have followed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,