<p>1:13 <i>Hold the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus</i>- The &quot;pattern of sound words&quot; could refer to some defined body of teaching which Paul had passed on to Timothy. The problem with any such 'statement of teaching / faith' is that it tends to be held in anything other than love or faith. As soon as definitions and boundaries are potentially established, there arise disputes, lack of love and an associated loss of faith. Hence the urge to hold this form of sound teaching in faith and love.</p>