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

When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.

For which cause I put thee in remembrance, that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the imposition of my hands.

Who hath 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 to us in Christ Jesus before the world began;

To which I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

For which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him against that day.

Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

That good thing which was committed to thee keep by the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.

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

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

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

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing from whom thou hast learned them;

And that from a child thou hast known the sacred scriptures, which are able to make thee wise to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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