having a remembrance of the unfeigned faith which is in you; which, indeed, dwelt first in your grand-mother Lois, and your mother Eunice; and, I have become persuaded, in you also.

For which cause I am suffering also these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know Whom I have believed, and have become persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit unto that day.

And the things which you heard from me, through many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who will be competent to teach others also.

And, if also one contends in the games, he is not crowned, unless he contends lawfully.

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

Faithful is the saying; for, if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him;

if we endure, we shall also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

But, in a great house, there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some, indeed, unto honor and some unto dishonor.

holding a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from these also turn away.

And as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so also do these withstand the truth; men utterly corrupted in mind, disapproved concerning the faith.

But they will proceed no further; for their folly will be fully manifest to all, as theirs also became.

Every Scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will recompense to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those who have loved His appearing.

of whom do you also beware; for greatly did he withstand our words.