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)

¹⁶ Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save^(A) both yourself and your hearers.