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

For this reason let me remind you to rekindle God's gift which is yours through the laying on of my hands.

Therefore, never be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, his prisoner. Instead, by God's power, join me in suffering for the sake of the gospel.

I suffer for it to the point of being bound like a criminal, but God’s message is not bound.

For this reason I [am ready to] patiently endure all things for the sake of those who are the elect (God’s chosen ones), so that they too may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it the reward of eternal glory.

Do your best to win God's approval as a workman who has nothing to be ashamed of, but rightly shapes the message of truth.

Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, having this inscription:

The Lord knows those who are His, and
Everyone who names the name of the Lord
must turn away from unrighteousness.

If a person rids himself of the common ones [i.e., the influences of evil people and qualities], he will be an instrument for [God's] honor, dedicated, suitable for use by the Master, [and] prepared for [doing] every good deed.

and that they may come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.

All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God’s will, both publicly and privately—behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage];

proclaim God's message, be zealous in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, encourage, with the utmost patience as a teacher.

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