For it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer.

This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

This saying is trustworthy: “If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.”

Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” – and I am the worst of them!

By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words (that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,