to Timothy my beloved son; grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Hold fast the form of sound words which you have heard from me, in faithfulness and in love which is in Christ Jesus.

You know this, that all those who are in Asia have turned away from me; all those, I say, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

The Lord grant to him, that he may find mercy from the Lord in that day. And in how many things he ministered to me in Ephesus, you know very well.

and the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses, these do you commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

Every one that serves as a soldier keeps himself free from the business of this life, that he may please him that has chosen him to be a soldier.

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

But the foundation of God stands firm, having this inscription: The Lord knows those who are his; and, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

If, therefore, any one will cleanse him self from these strifes about words, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, highly useful to the master, prepared for every good work.

having a form of godliness, but denying its power: from these also turn away.

But do you continue in the things which you have learned and well understood, knowing from whom you learned them,

and that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise in order to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus.

and they will turn away their ears from the truth, and be turned to fables.

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory from age to age. Amen.