As I urged thee, while going to Macedonia, remain in Ephesis, so that thou might command certain men not to teach something different,

This command I set before thee, child Timothy, according to the prophecies leading the way for thee, so that by them thou might war the good warfare.

These things I write to thee, hoping to come to thee sooner,

Do not neglect the gift in thee, which was given thee by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.

Hold firm to thyself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this thou will save both thyself and those who hear thee.

I command thee in the sight of God, who makes all live, and of Christ Jesus, who testified to Pontius Pilate the good confession,

which some men professing have missed the mark concerning the faith. Grace is with thee. Truly.