¹² Don’t let anyone look down on you^(A) because you are young, but set an example^(B) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith^(C) and in purity. ¹³ Until I come,^(D) devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture,^(E) to preaching and to teaching. ¹⁴ Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy^(F) when the body of elders^(G) laid their hands on you.^(H)

¹⁵ Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. ¹⁶ Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save^(I) both yourself and your hearers.

² Preach^(A) the word;^(B) be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke^(C) and encourage^(D)—with great patience and careful instruction.

⁵ But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship,^(A) do the work of an evangelist,^(B) discharge all the duties of your ministry.