recalling to my memory the unfeigned faith which was in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that [it is] in thee also.

For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my deposit unto the great day.

And the things which thou hast heard of me before many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who shall be qualified to teach others also.

Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Jesus Christ with eternal glory.

It is a faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:

if we suffer with him, we shall also reign with him: if we renounce him, he also will renounce us:

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and pottery; and some for an honourable use, and others for baser service.

But in the same manner as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these also set themselves in opposition to the truth; men corrupt in mind, reprobate respecting the faith.

But they shall not proceed to the uttermost; for their infatuation shall be evident to all men, as theirs also was.

henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: yet not to me only, but also to all who have loved his appearing.

against whom be thou also on thy guard, for he hath greatly resisted our words.