That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to me until the day that he comes.

Hold on to the pattern of healthy teachings that you have heard from me, along with the faith and love that are in the Messiah Jesus.

What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.

Furthermore, it is the hard working farmer who should have the first share of the crops.

For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive the salvation that is in the Messiah Jesus, along with eternal glory.

They have abandoned the truth by claiming that the resurrection has already taken place, and so they destroy the faith of others.

Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.

But you have observed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and found to be true, because you know from whom you learned it.

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus.

I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.

I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.