longing to see you [as I] remember your tears, so that I may be filled with joy,

Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor me his prisoner, but suffer along with [me] for the gospel, according to the power of God,

but has now been disclosed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought to light life and immortality through the gospel,

You, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace [that is] in Christ Jesus,

and [the things] which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these [things] to faithful people who will be competent to teach others also.

The farmer who works hard must [be] the first to receive a share of the crops.

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, a worker having no need to be ashamed, guiding the word of truth along a straight path.

who have deviated concerning the truth [by] saying the resurrection has already taken place, and they are upsetting the faith of some.

Therefore, if someone cleanses himself from these [things], he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

And the slave of the Lord must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, skillful in teaching, tolerant,

and they will come to their senses again [and escape] from the trap of the devil, being held captive by him to [do] his will.

for people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, arrogant, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,

For from these are those who slip into houses and captivate foolish women loaded down with sins, led by various kinds of desires,

But they will not progress to a greater extent, for their folly will be quite evident to everyone, as also the [folly] of those [two] was.

And indeed, all those who want to live in a godly manner in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

All scripture [is] inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness,

in order that the person of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

I solemnly charge [you] before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom,

preach the word, be ready in season [and] out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and instruction.

For there will be a time when they will not put up with sound teaching, but in accordance with their own desires, they will accumulate for themselves teachers, {because they have an insatiable curiosity},

But you, be self-controlled in all [things], bear hardship patiently, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Alexander the metalworker did me much harm; may the Lord pay back to him according to his deeds,

against whom you also be on guard, because he vehemently opposed our words.

At my first defense, no one came to my [aid], but [they] all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.

But the Lord helped me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fulfilled and all the Gentiles might hear, and he rescued [me] from the lion's mouth.

The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will save [me] for his heavenly kingdom, to whom [be] the glory {forever and ever}. Amen.

The Lord [be] with your spirit. Grace [be] with you.