All scripture [is] inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness,

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, a worker having no need to be ashamed, guiding the word of truth along a straight path.

But know this, that in the last days difficult times will come,

and that from childhood you have known the holy writings that are able [to make] you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

to Timothy, [my] dear child. Grace, mercy, [and] peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and love and self-discipline.

Hold fast to the pattern of sound words which you heard from me, in the faith and love [that are] in Christ Jesus.

I solemnly charge [you] before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom,

For there will be a time when they will not put up with sound teaching, but in accordance with their own desires, they will accumulate for themselves teachers, {because they have an insatiable curiosity},

preach the word, be ready in season [and] out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and instruction.

and [the things] which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these [things] to faithful people who will be competent to teach others also.

for which reason also I suffer these [things]. But [I am] not ashamed, because I know in whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard [what] I have entrusted until that day.

longing to see you [as I] remember your tears, so that I may be filled with joy,

But you continue in [the things] which you have learned and are convinced [of], [because you] know from whom you learned [them],

who saved us and called [us] with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace that was given to us in Christ Jesus {before time began},

But flee from youthful desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, [and] peace, in company with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.

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

For from these are those who slip into houses and captivate foolish women loaded down with sins, led by various kinds of desires,

always learning and never able to come to a knowledge of the truth.

And indeed, all those who want to live in a godly manner in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

You, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace [that is] in Christ Jesus,

for which reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands.

And the slave of the Lord must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, skillful in teaching, tolerant,

And {just as} Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these oppose the truth, people corrupted in mind, disqualified concerning the faith.

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is imminent.

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."

Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor me his prisoner, but suffer along with [me] for the gospel, according to the power of God,

But they will not progress to a greater extent, for their folly will be quite evident to everyone, as also the [folly] of those [two] was.

But you, be self-controlled in all [things], bear hardship patiently, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

for which I was appointed a proclaimer and an apostle and a teacher,

Suffer together with [me] as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

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

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he refreshed me many times, and was not ashamed of my imprisonment,

May the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord in that day! And how much he served [me] in Ephesus you know very well.

persecutions, [and] sufferings that happened to me in Antioch, in Iconium, [and] in Lystra, what sort of persecutions I endured, and the Lord delivered me from all [of them].

You know this, that all those in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

but [when he] was in Rome, he diligently sought me and found [me].

Make haste to come to me quickly.

And also if anyone competes he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

hardhearted, irreconcilable, slanderous, without self-control, savage, with no interest for what is good,

[When you] come, bring the cloak that I left behind in Troas with Carpus, and the scrolls, especially the parchments.

The farmer who works hard must [be] the first to receive a share of the crops.

Greet Prisca and Aquila and the household of Onesiphorus.

Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will grant you understanding in all [these things].

But I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.

Alexander the metalworker did me much harm; may the Lord pay back to him according to his deeds,

At my first defense, no one came to my [aid], but [they] all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.

But avoid pointless chatter, for it will progress to greater ungodliness,

in connection with which I suffer misfortune to the point of {imprisonment} as a criminal, but the word of God is not bound.

The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will save [me] for his heavenly kingdom, to whom [be] the glory {forever and ever}. Amen.

But the Lord helped me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fulfilled and all the Gentiles might hear, and he rescued [me] from the lion's mouth.

against whom you also be on guard, because he vehemently opposed our words.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of life which [is] in Christ Jesus,

Finally, the crown of righteousness is reserved for me, that the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing.

{remembering the} sincere faith in you, which lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced that [is] in you also,

Erastus remained in Corinth, but Trophimus I left behind in Miletus [because he] was sick.

and they will turn away from the hearing of the truth, but will turn to myths.

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

maintaining a form of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid these [people].

Therefore, if someone cleanses himself from these [things], he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David according to my gospel,

But evil people and imposters will progress to the worse, deceiving and being deceived.

Now in a great house [there] are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthenware [ones], some of which [are] for honorable use, and some of which [are] for ordinary use.

{I am thankful} to God, whom I have served with a clear conscience {as my ancestors did}, when {I remember you constantly} in my prayers night and day,

but has now been disclosed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought to light life and immortality through the gospel,

correcting those who are opposed with gentleness, [seeing] whether perhaps God may grant them repentance to a knowledge of the truth,

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.

Make haste to come before winter. Eubulus and Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers greet you.

for people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, arrogant, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,

The saying [is] trustworthy: For if we died with [him], we will also live with [him];

and their message {will spread} like gangrene, among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

if we endure, we will also reign with [him]; if we deny [him], he also will deny us;

and they will come to their senses again [and escape] from the trap of the devil, being held captive by him to [do] his will.

Guard the good deposit through the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

who have deviated concerning the truth [by] saying the resurrection has already taken place, and they are upsetting the faith of some.

if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful--{he cannot deny himself}.

Luke alone is with me. Take along Mark [and] bring [him] with you, because he is useful to me for ministry.

For Demas deserted me, [because he] loved the present age, and went to Thessalonica. Crescens [went] to Galatia; Titus [went] to Dalmatia.

traitors, reckless, conceited, loving pleasure rather than loving God,

But avoid foolish and uninformed controversies, [because you] know that they produce quarrels.

in order that the person of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

No one who serves as a soldier is entangled in the activities of [everyday] life, so that he may please the one who enlisted [him].

Because of this, I endure all [things] for the sake of the chosen, in order that they also may obtain salvation [which is] in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.