keeping in memory the unfeigned faith, that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice: and I am persuaded that it dwells in thee also;

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.

and the things which thou hast heard from me, before many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

Therefore I submit to every thing for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is by Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

It is an undoubted truth, if we are dead with Him, we shall also live with Him:

if we suffer, we shall also reign with Him: if we disown Him, He will also disown us.

In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, some for meaner uses.

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.

But they shall not proceed far: for their folly shall be evident to all, as theirs also was.

As to what remains, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me in that day: and not to me only, but also to all those who have longed for his appearance.

Of whom do thou also beware: for he hath greatly opposed our doctrine.