⁸ Rather, he must be hospitable,^(A) one who loves what is good,^(B) who is self-controlled,^(C) upright, holy and disciplined.

² Now the overseer is to be above reproach,^(A) faithful to his wife,^(B) temperate,^(C) self-controlled, respectable, hospitable,^(D) able to teach,^(E)

⁷ In everything set them an example^(A) by doing what is good.^(B) In your teaching show integrity, seriousness

⁷ When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was greatly pleased and said, “Praise be to the Lord^(A) today, for he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”

Faith in the Incarnate Son of God

5 Everyone who believes^(A) that Jesus is the Christ^(B) is born of God,^(C) and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well.^(D)

¹⁴ We know that we have passed from death to life,^(A) because we love each other. Anyone who does not love remains in death.^(B)

Final Charge to Timothy

¹¹ But you, man of God,^(A) flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness,^(B) faith, love,^(C) endurance and gentleness.

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.

¹⁰ You are witnesses,^(A) and so is God,^(B) of how holy,^(C) righteous and blameless we were among you who believed.