¹⁴ However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors^(A) as a follower of the Way,^(B) which they call a sect.^(C) I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets,^{(D) 15} and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will be a resurrection^(E) of both the righteous and the wicked.^{(F) 16} So I strive always to keep my conscience clear^(G) before God and man.

⁵ The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart^(A) and a good conscience^(B) and a sincere faith.^(C)

The Charge to Timothy Renewed

¹⁸ Timothy, my son,^(A) I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you,^(B) so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well,^{(C) 19} holding on to faith and a good conscience,^(D) which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith.^(E)

⁹ They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.^(A)