thou hast known this, that they did turn from me -- all those in Asia, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes;

if we are not stedfast, he remaineth stedfast; to deny himself he is not able.

sure, nevertheless, hath the foundation of God stood, having this seal, 'The Lord hath known those who are His,' and 'Let him depart from unrighteousness -- every one who is naming the name of Christ.'

And in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth, and some to honour, and some to dishonour:

without natural affection, implacable, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, not lovers of those who are good,

for of these there are those coming into the houses and leading captive the silly women, laden with sins, led away with desires manifold,

and because from a babe the Holy Writings thou hast known, which are able to make thee wise -- to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus;