^11 [a](A)Prescribe and teach these things. ^12 (B)Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, ^(C)love, faith and purity, show yourself ^(D)an example ^[b]of those who believe. ^13 (E)Until I come, give attention to the public ^(F)reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching. ¹⁴ Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through ^(G)prophetic utterance with ^(H)the laying on of hands by the ^[c](I)presbytery. ¹⁵ Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. ^16 (J)Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ^[d](K)ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.