You are aware that all the Asiatics have discarded me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

if we are faithless, he remains faithful" ??for he cannot be untrue to himself.

Do your utmost to let God see that you at least are a sound workman, with no need to be ashamed of the way you handle the word of the Truth.

they have failed in the Truth by arguing that the resurrection has taken place already, and they are undermining some people's faith.

But the solid foundation laid by God remains, and this is its inscription: the Lord knows who are his, and 'let everyone who names the name of the Lord give up evil.'

In any great house there are indeed vessels not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for noble, some for menial service.

they may come to their senses again and escape the snare of the devil, as they are brought back to life by God to do his will.

Mark this, there are hard times coming in the last days.

who are always curious to learn and never able to attain the knowledge of the Truth.

For these guides of theirs are hostile to the Truth, just as Jannes and Jambres were hostile to Moses; they are depraved in mind and useless for all purposes of faith.

The last drops of my own sacrifice are falling; my time to go has come.