You know this, that all those who are in Asia have turned away from me; all those, I say, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

if we are patient, we shall also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us;

if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful: he can not deny himself.

and their word will eat as a gangrene: of whom are Hyrnenaeus and Philetus,

But the foundation of God stands firm, having this inscription: The Lord knows those who are his; and, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

In a great house, however, there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth, and some for honor, and some for dishonor.

without natural affection, implacable, false accusers, intemperate, fierce, haters of those who are good,

For of this sort are those who worm themselves into houses, and lead captive silly women that are laden with sins, and influenced by various desires,

that are always learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

and that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise in order to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus.