Paul, apostle of Jesus Christ by God's will, according to promise of life, the life which is in Christ Jesus,

For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power, and of love, and of wise discretion.

but has been made manifest now by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who has annulled death, and brought to light life and incorruptibility by the glad tidings;

Have an outline of sound words, which words thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

No one going as a soldier entangles himself with the affairs of life, that he may please him who has enlisted him as a soldier.

The word is faithful; for if we have died together with him, we shall also live together;

But youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

without natural affection, implacable, slanderers, of unsubdued passions, savage, having no love for what is good,

But thou hast been thoroughly acquainted with my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, endurance,

And all indeed who desire to live piously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing.