For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;

Who has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death, and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.

In which I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the ruin of the hearers.

But shun profane and vain utterances: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor.

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

But foolish and ignorant questions avoid, knowing that they do produce strifes.

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.

But you have fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

But evil men and seducers shall grow worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

But continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing of whom you have learned them;

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they draw to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

But you watch in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fully carry out your ministry.

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when you come, bring with you, and the books, but especially the parchments.

At my first defense no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

Erastus remained at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletus sick.