As your example in wholesome instruction, keep before you what you learned from me, in the faith and love that come through union with Christ Jesus.

So you, my son, must find strength in the blessing that comes through Christ Jesus.

For that reason I am ready to submit to anything for the sake of those whom God has chosen, so that they too may gain the salvation that comes through Christ Jesus and brings eternal glory.

For a time will come when they will not listen to wholesome instruction, but will overwhelm themselves with teachers to suit their whims and tickle their fancies,

My life is already being poured out, and the time has come for my departure.

Do your best to come to me soon,

When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and the books, especially the parchments.

Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus wishes to be remembered to you, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.