^{14 Ref} I am not saying these things to put you to shame, but so that, as my dear children, you may see what is right.

^{15 Ref} For even if you had ten thousand teachers in Christ, you have not more than one father: for in Christ Jesus I have given birth to you through the good news.

^{16 Ref} So my desire is that you take me as your example.

^{17 Ref} For this cause I have sent Timothy to you, who is my dear and true child in the Lord; he will make clear to you my ways in Christ, even as I am teaching everywhere in every church.