For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

who has 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 be fore the times of the ages,

May the Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:

Consider what I say, for I pray that the Lord may give you understanding in all things.

in meekness instructing those who oppose themselves, if, possibly, God may give them repentance in order to the acknowledgment of the truth,

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished for every good work.

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me at that day; and not to me only, but to all those who love his appearing.