^4 (A)but just as we have been approved by God to be ^(B)entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, ^(C)not as pleasing men, but God who ^[a](D)examines our hearts.

Duties of the Older and Younger

2 But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for ^(A)sound doctrine.

¹⁵ These things speak and ^(A)exhort and ^(B)reprove with all ^[a]authority. ^(C)Let no one disregard you.

⁷ Remember ^(A)those who led you, who spoke ^(B)the word of God to you; and considering the ^[a]result of their conduct, ^(C)imitate their faith.