³ constantly keeping in mind your ^(A)work of faith and labor of ^(B)love and ^[a](C)perseverance of hope ^[b]in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of ^(D)our God and Father,

¹⁵ But ^[a]women will be ^[b]preserved through ^[c]childbirth—if they continue in ^(A)faith, love, and sanctity, with moderation.

^12 (A)Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, ^(B)love, faith, and purity, show yourself ^(C)an example ^[a]of those who believe.

¹¹ But ^(A)flee from these things, you ^(B)man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, ^(C)faith, ^(D)love, ^[a]perseverance, and gentleness.

^13 (A)Hold on to the ^(B)example of ^(C)sound words ^(D)which you have heard from me, in the ^(E)faith and love which are in ^(F)Christ Jesus.