So you must not be ashamed to testify to our Lord, nor be ashamed of me who am in prison for his sake, but join with me in suffering for the good news, through the power of God.

You then, my child, must be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

All that you have been taught by me in the hearing of many witnesses, you must hand on to trusty men who shall themselves, in turn, be competent to instruct others also.

You therefore must endure hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

However, the solid foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who names the name of the Lord must abstain from unrighteousness."

You must keep on fleeing from the evil impulses of youth, but ever strive for uprightness, faith, love, and peace, in association with those who call upon the Lord with pure hearts.

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

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],

You must realize, however, that in the last days difficult times will come.

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, must suffer persecutions.

But you must cling to the things which you have learnt and have been taught to believe, knowing who your teachers were,

But as for you, you must exercise habitual self-control, and not live a self-indulgent life, but do the duty of an evangelist and fully discharge the obligations of your office.

of whom you also must beware; for he greatly opposed our words.