¹¹ Dear friend, don’t let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God.^[a]

Living in the Light

5 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.

²⁹ Since we know that Christ is righteous, we also know that all who do what is right are God’s children.

Suffering for Doing Good

¹³ Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?

Paul’s Charge to Timothy

¹⁰ But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance.

²⁰ All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed.