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

to Timotheus, my beloved child: grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.

who has saved us, and has 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 ages of time,

but has been made manifest now by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who has annulled death, and brought to light life and incorruptibility by the glad tidings;

Have an outline of sound words, which words thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

Thou therefore, my child, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.

Take thy share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Remember Jesus Christ raised from among the dead, of the seed of David, according to my glad tidings,

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

And all indeed who desire to live piously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

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

I testify before God and Christ Jesus, who is about to judge living and dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom,

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