For this I was establish'd the herald, the apostle, and doctor of the Gentiles. this has drawn upon me the evils I suffer.

thou hast known this, that they did turn from me -- all those in Asia, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes;

All that you have been taught by me in the hearing of many witnesses, you must hand on to trusty men who shall themselves, in turn, be competent to instruct others also.

Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, having this inscription:

The Lord knows those who are His, and
Everyone who names the name of the Lord
must turn away from unrighteousness.

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

Turn away from all such. Some of them creep into private houses and lead captive silly women who, laden with sins,

Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these people, in their turn, oppose the Truth. Their minds are corrupted, and, as regards the Faith, they are utterly worthless.

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.