Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

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:

Hold fast the pattern of sound words, which you have heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

You therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Remember that Jesus Christ, descended from David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

And that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

I charge you therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.