¹⁰ When Timothy^(A) comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord,^(B) just as I am. ¹¹ No one, then, should treat him with contempt.^(C) Send him on his way^(D) in peace^(E) so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.

¹⁷ Join together in following my example,^(A) brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.^(B)

⁷ In everything set them an example^(A) by doing what is good.^(B) In your teaching show integrity, seriousness ⁸ and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.^(C)