having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.

For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.

And the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.

Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sake, 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 shall deny him, he also will deny us:

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

holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power therefore. From these also turn away.

And even as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth. Men corrupted in mind, reprobate concerning the faith.

But they shall proceed no further. For their folly shall be evident unto all men, as theirs also came to be.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness.

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all them that have loved his appearing.

of whom do thou also beware; for he greatly withstood our words.