1 Timothy 4:8-16

GOD’S WORD Translation

⁸ Training the body helps a little, but godly living helps in every way. Godly living has the promise of life now and in the world to come. ⁹ This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance. ¹⁰ Certainly, we work hard and struggle to live a godly life, because we place our confidence in the living God. He is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

¹¹ Insist on these things and teach them. ¹² Don’t let anyone look down on you for being young. Instead, make your speech, behavior, love, faith, and purity an example for other believers. ¹³ Until I get there, concentrate on reading ⌞Scripture⌟ in worship, giving encouraging messages, and teaching people. ¹⁴ Don’t neglect the gift which you received through prophecy when the spiritual leaders ^[a] placed their hands on you ⌞to ordain you⌟. ¹⁵ Practice these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress. ¹⁶ Focus on your life and your teaching. Continue to do what I’ve told you. If you do this, you will save yourself and those who hear you.