¹³ Until I come,^(A) devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture,^(B) to preaching and to teaching. ¹⁴ Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy^(C) when the body of elders^(D) laid their hands on you.^(E)

¹⁵ Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.