But which has now been manifested by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who indeed abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the good-news,

Because of which reason I also suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to preserve my consignment for that day.

This thou know, that all those in Asia turned away from me, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

(may the Lord grant him to find mercy from Lord in that day), and in how many things he ministered at Ephesus, thou know very well.

No man who serves in the military entangles himself in the affairs of life, so that he may please the man who enlisted the army.

Now in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wood and earthen, and some for esteem and some for disesteem.

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come.

devoid of natural affection, irreconcilable, slanderous, without self-control, savage, no lovers of good,

having a form of piety, but repudiating the power of it. Now turn away from these men,

At my first defense no man came with me, but all forsook me. May it not be reckoned to them.