Desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither the things they say, nor those concerning which they confidently affirm.

Take heed to thyself and to thy teaching: continue in them, for in so doing thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee.

Drink water no longer, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thy frequent infirmities.

Who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable, whom no man hath seen, neither can see; to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

O Timotheus, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding prophane, empty babblings, and oppositions of knowledge falsely so called: Which some professing have erred from the faith.