Follow the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

You are aware of the fact that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.

and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

Nevertheless, God's firm foundation stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."

In a large house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earthenware, and some for noble use, some for ignoble.

with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God will grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,

For among them are those who make their way into households and capture weak women, weighed down with sins and swayed by various impulses,

and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.