for which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.

The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.

The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, skillful in teaching, patient when wronged,

Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance,

All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness;

For the time will come when they will not tolerate sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance with their own desires,

Be on guard against him yourself too, for he vigorously opposed our teaching.