having a remembrance of the unfeigned faith which is in you; which, indeed, dwelt first in your grand-mother Lois, and your mother Eunice; and, I have become persuaded, in you also.

For which cause I am suffering also these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know Whom I have believed, and have become persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit unto that day.

Do thou therefore endure hardship, as becomes a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

wherein I am suffering hardship, even to bonds, as a malefactor; but the Word of God has not become bound.

However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly,

Therefore, if anyone stops associating with these people, he will become a special utensil, set apart for the owner's use, prepared for every good action.

He must correct those who are in opposition with courtesy and gentleness in the hope that God may grant that they will repent and be led to the knowledge of the truth [accurately understanding and welcoming it],

but they shall not advance any further, for their folly shall be manifest to all, as theirs also did become.

Evil people and impostors will become worse, deceiving and being deceived.

You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them,