Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in accordance with the promise of the life that comes through union with Christ Jesus,

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,

That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to me until the day that he comes.

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.

May the Lord grant that he finds mercy on the day he comes again. You know very well how much he assisted me in Ephesus.

So you, my son, must keep renewing your strength in the spiritual blessing that comes through union with Christ Jesus.

For this reason I am bearing anything for the sake of His chosen people, so that they too may obtain the salvation that comes through Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.

Remind men of this: adjure them before the Lord not to bandy arguments ??no good comes out of that, it only means the undoing of your audience.

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.

and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings (Hebrew Scriptures) which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus [surrendering your entire self to Him and having absolute confidence in His wisdom, power and goodness].

Every holy Writing which comes from God is of profit for teaching, for training, for guiding, for education in righteousness:

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:

The victor's crown of righteousness is now waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on the day that he comes, and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing.

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.