⁷ But ^[a]stay away from ^(A)worthless ^(B)stories that are typical of old women. Rather, ^[b]discipline yourself for the purpose of ^(C)godliness; ⁸ for ^(D)bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but ^(E)godliness is beneficial for all things, since it ^(F)holds promise for the ^(G)present life and also for the life to come.

^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.