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,

which gave himself a ransom for all men, that it should be testified at his time;

which appearing, when the time is come, he shall show that is blessed and mighty only, King of Kings, and Lord of lords,

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may obtain eternal life.