to do good, to be rich in good works, to be ready to impart, willing to communicate,

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren; but let them the rather serve them with subjection, because they are faithful and beloved, who profit by the good and ready service rendered. These things teach and exhort.

Not given to wine, not ready to wound, but considerate, averse to contention, not fond of money,

Timothy, my son, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies previously made about you, so that by them you may strongly engage in battle,