For which cause, I put you in remembrance that you stir into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of hands.

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and sobriety.

Be not ashamed, therefore, of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner; but suffer hardship with me for the Gospel, according to the power of God,

for which I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.

For which cause I am suffering also these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know Whom I have believed, and have become persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit unto that day.

Consider what I am saying; for the Lord will give you discernment in all things.

Therefore, I suffer all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Faithful is the saying; for, if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him;

if we are faithless, He remaineth faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

But shun the profane babblings, for they will proceed to more ungodliness;

If, therefore, one fully purify himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.

for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,

For of these are those who creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, and led on by manifold desires,

But they will proceed no further; for their folly will be fully manifest to all, as theirs also became.

Every Scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;

that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly furnished for every good work.

For there will be a time when they will not endure the healthful teaching; but, having itching ears, they will for themselves heap up teachers according to their own desires;

For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure has arrived.

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will recompense to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those who have loved His appearing.

for Demas forsook me, having loved this present age, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens, to Galatia; Titus, to Dalmatia.

Only Luke is with me. Taking Mark, bring him with you; for he is useful to me for ministering.

of whom do you also beware; for greatly did he withstand our words.

The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will bring me safe into His heavenly Kingdom; to Whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.