Now, however, that grace has been revealed through the coming of our Savior the Messiah Jesus, who has destroyed death and through the gospel has brought life and release from death into full view.

That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to me until the day that he comes.

You know that everyone in Asia has abandoned me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

May the Lord grant that he finds mercy on the day he comes again. You know very well how much he assisted me in Ephesus.

No one serving in the military gets mixed up in civilian matters, for his aim is to please his commanding officer.

Moreover, no one who is an athlete wins a prize unless he competes according to the rules.

Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and found to be true, because you know from whom you learned it.

The victor's crown of righteousness is now waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on the day that he comes, and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing.

At my first trial no one came to my defense. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be held against them!