Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of eternal life,

which is by Jesus Christ, To Timotheus, my beloved son, grace, mercy, peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

Longing to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance, to stir up the gift of God which is in thee, by the laying on of my hands.

Therefore be not thou ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel, according to the power of God, Who hath saved and called us with an holy calling,

But is now made manifest, by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

Thou therefore, my son, be strong through the grace which is by Jesus Christ.

And the things which thou hast heard from me before many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

The husbandman, that laboureth first, must be partaker of the fruits.

Be diligent to present thyself unto God approved a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, consecrated and fit for the master's use, prepared for every good work.

And a servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle toward all men,

And they may awake out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, arrogant, proud, evil-speakers,

From these also turn away. For of these are they who creep into houses, and captivate silly women laden with sins, led away by various desires,

But they shall proceed no farther; for their folly shall be manifest to all men, as theirs also was.

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

be instant in season, out of season; convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching.

For I am now ready to be offered up, and the time of my departure is at hand.

Of whom be thou also aware; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

At my first defence no man was with me, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge?

But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the preaching might be fully known, even that all nations might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom; to whom be the glory for ever, and ever.

The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you.