9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.

10 For to this end¹ we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, ^awho is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.  ‡

12 Let no one¹ despise your youth, but be an ^aexample to the believers in word, in conduct, in love,² in spirit, in faith, in purity.  ‡

13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to¹ doctrine.  ‡