If Timothy comes your way, be sure to make him feel welcome among you, because he is working for the Lord, just as I am.

Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever listens to you listens to me; whoever rejects you rejects me; and whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me."

So then, whoever rejects this teaching is not rejecting a human being, but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.

Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity.

Teach these things and use your full authority as you encourage and rebuke your hearers. Let none of them look down on you.

I shall probably spend some time with you, perhaps the whole winter, and then you can help me to continue my trip, wherever it is I shall go next.

After spending some time there, they were sent off in peace by the believers and went back to those who had sent them.

They have spoken to the church here about your love. Please help them to continue their trip in a way that will please God.