But has now been made clear by the revelation of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who put an end to death and made life unending come to light through the good news,

Continue to be an example in wholesome instructions which you learned from me, in the faith and love that come through union with Christ Jesus.

who have made shipwreck concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection has already come, and they overturn the faith of some.

He must correct those who are in opposition with courtesy and gentleness in the hope that God may grant that they will repent and be led to the knowledge of the truth [accurately understanding and welcoming it],

and they may come to their senses again, and escape the snare of the devil, as they are restored to life by God to do his will.

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

who are always trying to learn but never able to come to a full knowledge of the truth.

For a time will come when they will not listen to wholesome teaching, but to gratify their own evil desires will surround themselves with teachers who teach to gratify their own evil desires, because their ears are itching so to be tickled,

My life, indeed, is already ebbing out, and the time has come for me to sail away.

I have made a good fight, I have come to the end of my journey, I have kept the faith:

Do your best to come to me soon,

When you come, bring the coat which I left with Carpus at Troas; bring the books, too, especially the parchments.

Hurry to come before winter. Eubulus salutes thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brothers.