And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.

I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilate,