As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings,

in case I am delayed, to let you know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God, because it is the church of the living God, the support and bulwark of the truth.

Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.