Retain the standard 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.

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.

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, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness.”

Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor.

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

For among them are those who enter into households and captivate weak women weighed down with sins, led on by various impulses,

and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.