But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.

When you come, bring with you the cloak I left in Troas with Carpas and the scrolls, especially the parchments.

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.

For some of these insinuate themselves into households and captivate weak women who are overwhelmed with sins and led along by various passions.

For there will be a time when people will not tolerate sound teaching. Instead, following their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves, because they have an insatiable curiosity to hear new things.