'Things' in the Bible

For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion,

Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.

I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long;

In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following.

for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Prescribe and teach these things.

Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.

Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach.

At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention.

But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.

I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who testified the good confession before Pontius Pilate,

Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.