6 If you give these instructions to the believers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, as you feed yourself spiritually on the words of faith and of the true teaching which you have followed.
7 But keep away from those godless legends, which are not worth telling. Keep yourself in training for a godly life.
8 Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is valuable in every way, because it promises life both for the present and for the future.
9 This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed.
10 We struggle and work hard, because we have placed our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all and especially of those who believe.
11 Give them these instructions and these teachings.
12 Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity.