For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and love and self-discipline.

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,

who saved us and called [us] with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace that was given to us in Christ Jesus {before time began},

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,

for which reason also I suffer these [things]. But [I am] not ashamed, because I know in whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard [what] I have entrusted until that day.

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

in connection with which I suffer misfortune to the point of {imprisonment} as a criminal, but the word of God is not bound.

But avoid pointless chatter, for it will progress to greater ungodliness,

Now in a great house [there] are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthenware [ones], some of which [are] for honorable use, and some of which [are] for ordinary use.

But flee from youthful desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, [and] peace, in company with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.

But avoid foolish and uninformed controversies, [because you] know that they produce quarrels.

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

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

maintaining a form of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid these [people].

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.

But you have faithfully followed my teaching, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,

But evil people and imposters will progress to the worse, deceiving and being deceived.

But you continue in [the things] which you have learned and are convinced [of], [because you] know from whom you learned [them],

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},

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

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

Finally, the crown of righteousness is reserved for me, that the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing.

But I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.

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.

Erastus remained in Corinth, but Trophimus I left behind in Miletus [because he] was sick.