Now therefore, ye sons, hearken to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.
Now therefore, ye sons, hearken to me, and do not depart from the words of my mouth.
Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
My little children, I write these things to you so that ye may not sin. And if any man does sin, we have an advocate with the Father--righteous Jesus Christ.
My little children, of whom I suffer birth pains again until Christ is formed in you.
What man is he who desires life, and loves [many] days, that he may see good?
A wise son [hears] his father's instruction, but a scoffer listens not to rebuke.