I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasing is my remembrance of thee in my supplications, night and day

who 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 times eternal,

but hath now been manifested by the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

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

This thou knowest, that all that are in Asia turned away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

And the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: or whom is Hymenaeus an Philetus;

men who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some.

But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.

I charge thee in the sight of God, and of Christ Jesus, who shall judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:

of whom do thou also beware; for he greatly withstood our words.

The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will save me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.