I thank God, whom I, like my forefathers, worship with a clear conscience, when I remember you, as I constantly do, in my prayers.

When I remember the tears you shed I long night and day to see you again, and have the perfect happiness

For this reason I would remind you to rekindle the divine gift that you received when I laid my hands upon you.

Why, when he arrived in Rome, he took pains to inquire for me and found me.

For a time will come when they will not listen to wholesome instruction, but will overwhelm themselves with teachers to suit their whims and tickle their fancies,

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