²² Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love^(A) and peace, along with those who call on the Lord^(B) out of a pure heart.^(C)

¹² Don’t let anyone look down on you^(A) because you are young, but set an example^(B) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith^(C) and in purity.

⁴ Then they can urge the younger women^(A) to love their husbands and children,

⁶ Similarly, encourage the young men^(A) to be self-controlled.^(B)