I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day,

May the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day! And you know very well all the ways he served me in Ephesus.

Remind [people] of these [things], solemnly urging [them] before the Lord not to dispute about words. [This is] in no way beneficial [and leads to] the ruin of the hearers.

Let it be your care to get the approval of God, as a workman who has no cause for shame, giving the true word in the right way.

Avoid profane prattle. Those who indulge in it only get deeper into irreligious ways,

and their teaching will spread like gangrene. So it is with Hymenaeus and Philetus,

For among them are those who worm their way into homes and captivate morally weak and spiritually-dwarfed women weighed down by [the burden of their] sins, easily swayed by various impulses,

And by which way Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also do these oppose the truth. Men corrupted in mind, worthless about the faith.

But they shall not force their way further, for, their folly, shall be, fully evident, unto all, - as also, that of those men, became.

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

Whereas, wicked men and howling impostors, will force their way to the worse, deceiving and being deceived.

and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:

preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching.

Luke is the only friend I now have with me. Call for Mark on your way and bring him with you, for he is a great help to me in my ministry.