⁷ Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales;^(A) rather, train yourself to be godly.^{(B) 8} For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things,^(C) holding promise for both the present life^(D) and the life to come.^(E)

¹⁰ and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior^(A) attractive.^(B)

¹¹ For the grace^(C) of God has appeared^(D) that offers salvation to all people.^{(E) 12} It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions,^(F) and to live self-controlled,^(G) upright and godly lives^(H) in this present age, ¹³ while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing^(I) of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,^(J)