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 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.

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.