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

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day,

Hold fast 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 those in Asia have turned away from me, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

May the Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord in that Day. And in what things he ministered to me at Ephesus, you know very well.

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

Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel,

Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal: "The Lord knew those who are His." And, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity!"

Therefore if anyone purges himself from these, he shall be a vessel to honor, sanctified and useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

having a form of godliness, but denying the power of it; even turn away from these.

But continue in the things that you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them,

and that from a babe you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

And they will turn away their ears from the truth and will be turned to myths.

And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work and will preserve me to His heavenly kingdom, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.