for this cause was mercy given unto me, that Jesus Christ should first show on me all long patience, unto the example of them which shall, in time to come, believe on him unto eternal life.

This commandment commit I unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which in time past were prophesied of thee, that thou in them shouldest fight a good fight,

Who gave himself as an offering for all; witness of which was to be given at the right time;

But if they go on in faith and love and holy self-control, she will be kept safe at the time of childbirth.

I am writing these [things] to you, hoping to come to you in a short time.

For physical training is useful to some extent [or, "for a short time"], but living godly is useful in every way, for it promises benefits [not only] for the present life, but [also] for the life to come.

Never neglect the gift within you, which was given in fulfilment of prophecy at the time of the laying on of hands by the elders.

and at the same time also, they learn to be idle, going about the houses; and not only idle, but also tattlers and busybodies, speaking the things they ought not;

to keep your commission free from stain, free from reproach, till the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ ??15 which will be brought about in due time by that blessed and only Sovereign, King of kings and Lord of lords,

Which at the right time he will make clear, who is the eternal and only Ruler, King of kings, and Lord of lords;

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of that which is truly life.