for I remember the unfeigned faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and in your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwells in you also.

for which cause I also suffer these things; yet I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have intrusted to him till that day.

and the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses, these do you commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

And if any one also contend in the public games, he is not crowned, unless he contend according to the laws.

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Assuredly true is the saying: If indeed we have died with him, we shall also live with him;

if we are patient, we shall also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us;

In a great house, however, there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth, and some for honor, and some for dishonor.

having a form of godliness, but denying its power: from these also turn away.

Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so these also will withstand the truth; men corrupt in mind, rejected as it respects the faith.

Do you, also, beware of him, for he has greatly withstood our words.