But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.
"Virtue lists, such as this one (2 Timothy 2:22-25; 2 Timothy 3:10), were a typical feature of Hellenistic ethical teaching that allowed the cardinal virtues to be packaged and presented neatly and concisely. The use of this device by Paul and other NT writers (sometimes alongside a contrasting list of vices) shows indebtedness to the literary and pedagogical fashions of the day." [Note: Towner, The Letters . . ., p. 408.] 