For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Good News 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 to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the Good News.

And for which I undergo these things: but I have no feeling of shame. For I have knowledge of him in whom I have faith, and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have given into his care till that day.

The Lord shew mercy to the family of Onesiphorus; for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: but when he was at Rome,

but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me

But if indeed any one may fight, he is not crowned unless he may fight lawfully.

in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God's word is not chained.

But I undergo all things for the saints, so that they may have salvation in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Of these things put them in remembrance, and testify before the Lord, that they strive not about words, which is to no profit, but to pervert the hearers.

Do your best to win God's approval as a workman who has nothing to be ashamed of, but rightly shapes the message of truth.

But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

But God's strong base is unchanging, having this sign, The Lord has knowledge of those who are his: and, Let everyone by whom the name of the Lord is named be turned away from evil.

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

But if a man purge himself from such fellows, he shall be a vessel sanctified unto honour meet for the Lord, and prepared unto all good works.

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

with meekness instructing those of different sentiments, not knowing but God may give them repentance to the acknowledgement of the truth;

But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come.

destitute of natural affection, unforgiving, slanderers. They will have no self-control, but will be brutal, opposed to goodness,

holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof. Turn away from these, also.

always ready to learn but never able to comprehend the truth.

But in the same manner as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these also set themselves in opposition to the truth; men corrupt in mind, reprobate respecting the faith.

But they will proceed no further. For their folly will be evident to all men, as theirs also came to be.

But you did follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,

Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

But everyone who wants to live a godly life as a follower of Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

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

But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.

For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts;

and they will turn away from the hearing of the truth, but will turn to myths.

But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.

From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

No one but Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is of great assistance to me,

But I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.

The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus when thou comest bring with thee, and the books, but specially the parchment.

But be on the watch for him, for he was violent in his attacks on our teaching.

At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them.

But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

Erastus remained at Corinth, but I left Trophimus at Miletus sick.