I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, when I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day.

Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the recruiter.

Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

Just as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so these also resist the truth, men who are corrupt in mind, worthless in regard to the faith.

But they will not make further progress, for their lack of understanding will be clear to all, as theirs was also.

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed. You know those who taught you,

But as for you, be serious about everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time for my departure is close.

When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas with Carpus, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments.

Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.