For which cause, I put you in remembrance that you stir into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of hands.

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and sobriety.

Be not ashamed, therefore, of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner; but suffer hardship with me for the Gospel, according to the power of God,

Who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose, and grace which was given us in Christ Jesus before eternal ages,

but now made manifest through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus; Who abolished death, and brought to light life and incorruption through the Gospel;

For which cause I am suffering also these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know Whom I have believed, and have become persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit unto that day.

but, being in Rome, he diligently sought me, and found me

wherein I am suffering hardship, even to bonds, as a malefactor; but the Word of God has not become bound.

Of these things put them in remembrance, solemnly charging them before God, that they engage not in word-battles to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

But shun the profane babblings, for they will proceed to more ungodliness;

But, in a great house, there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some, indeed, unto honor and some unto dishonor.

But flee youthful desires; and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those calling upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

But the foolish and ignorant questionings reject, knowing that they beget strifes;

now a servant of the Lord must not engage in strife, but should be gentle towards all, apt in teaching, patient of wrong,

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come;

holding a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from these also turn away.

But they will proceed no further; for their folly will be fully manifest to all, as theirs also became.

But you did closely follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience,

But evil men and imposters will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

But do you abide in the, things which you learned and were assured of; knowing from whom you learned them;

For there will be a time when they will not endure the healthful teaching; but, having itching ears, they will for themselves heap up teachers according to their own desires;

But be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fully accomplish your ministry.

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will recompense to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those who have loved His appearing.

But Tychicus I sent to Ephesus.

In my first defense, no one stood by me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their account!

Erastus abode in Corinth; but Trophimus I left in Miletus sick.