But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.

Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: