7. But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself rather to reverence.
8. For bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but reverence is profitable for all, having promise of the present life, and of that which is to come.
9. Trustworthy is the word, and worthy of all acceptance.
10. It is for this that we labour and struggle, because we trust in the living Elohim, who is the Saviour of all men, particularly of those who believe.
11. Command and teach these matters.
12. Let no one look down on your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in belief, in cleanliness.
13. Until I come, give attention to reading of Scripture, to encouragement, to teaching.