You can depend on this as worthy of complete acceptance.
This explains why we work and struggle as we do; our hopes are fixed on the living God who is the savior of all men, but especially of those who believe.
Such are the things you must urge and teach. Let no one look down on you because of your youth, but be a continuing example of love, faith, and purity to believers. Until I arrive, devote yourself to the reading of Scripture, to preaching and teaching. Do not neglect the gift you received when, as a result of prophecy, the presbyters laid their hands on you. Attend to your duties; let them absorb you, so that everyone may see your progress.