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

I give thanks to God, whom I serve from my ancestors with a clean conscience, as I have incessant mention of you in my prayers, night and day

You know this, that all who are in Asia, of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes have turned away from me.

Remember Jesus Christ, who is risen from the dead, from the seed of David, according to my gospel:

The foundation of God stands solid indeed, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his: and; Let every one naming the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

Therefore if any one may cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, having been sanctified, well pleasing to the Lord, having been prepared unto every good work.

But fly from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, divine love, peace, with those who call upon the Lord out of a clean heart.

and they may escape from the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him (the Lord's servant) according to his will.

having a form of godliness, but denying the power of the same: and from these turn away.

But abide thou in those things which thou hast learned and in which thou hast been instructed, knowing from whom thou hast learned;

and that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

and they will indeed turn their hearing from the truth, and be turned unto fables.

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and save me into his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory unto the ages of the ages. Amen.