but now made manifest by the appearance of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light by the gospel: for which I was appointed an herald,

for which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know in whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him against that day.

No one, that enters into military service, embarrasseth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him.

But this know, that in the last days there will be difficult times;

And as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth; being men of corrupt minds, and of no judgement in the faith.

For I am now going to be sacrificed, and the time of my dissolution is near.

In my first defence no one stood by me, but all men forsook me: God grant it may not be laid to their charge!