To Timothy, my dearly loved son.

Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

This you know: All those in Asia have turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

May the Lord grant that he obtain mercy from Him on that day. And you know very well how much he ministered at Ephesus.

And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

Keep your attention on Jesus Christ as risen from the dead and descended from David. This is according to my gospel.

They have deviated from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and are overturning the faith of some.

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.

So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

holding to the form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid these people!

along with the persecutions and sufferings that came to me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from them all.

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed. You know those who taught you,

and you know that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths.

But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.

The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever! Amen.