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 of this be sure. In the last days grievous times will come.

For a time will come when they will not listen to wholesome teaching, but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will heap up for themselves teachers upon teachers to satisfy their own fancies.

Do your best to come to me speedily,

When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas with Carpus; also my books, but especially my parchments.

Do try to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brotherhood.