from which some, having swerved, have turned aside to foolish talking,

holding faith and a good conscience, which some have put away and made shipwreck as to faith.

Among these are Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan so that they may learn not to blaspheme.

who will have all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

But he must also have a good report from those on the outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.

Having suggested these things to the brothers, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the Words of Faith and by the good doctrine which you have followed.

having guilt because they have cast off the first faith.

For some have already turned aside after Satan.

And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers. But rather let them serve, because they are faithful and beloved, those of the good service receiving in return. Teach and exhort these things.

meddling, of men whose minds have been corrupted and deprived of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness. Withdraw from such.

Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold on eternal life, to which you are also called and have professed a good profession before many witnesses.

who alone has immortality, dwelling in light which cannot be approached, whom no one of men have seen, nor can see; to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen.

which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.