being always mindful of your tears, and longing to see you that I may be filled with joy.

And just as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so also these false teachers withstand the truth--being, as they are, men of debased intellects, and of no real worth so far as faith is concerned.

But bad men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, misleading and being misled.

I for my part am like a drink-offering which is already being poured out; and the time for my departure is now close at hand.