"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses."

"In the presence of Elohim and of Messiah Yeshua and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without prejudging, doing nothing from partiality."

"If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Messiah Yeshua, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed."

"The word is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.

"Now the aim of this command is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith."