to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Hold the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

This you know, that all who are in Asia turned away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my Good News,

However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."

If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master's use, prepared for every good work.

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof. Turn away from these, also.

But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.

From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to myths.

From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me for his heavenly Kingdom; to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.