greatly desiring to see thee, (for I remember thy tears,) that I may be filled with joy:

for which cause I remind thee to stir up the gift of God which is in thee through the imposition of my hands.

For God hath not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but of vigor, and of love, and of prudence.

but now made manifest by the appearance of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light by the gospel: for which I was appointed an herald,

for which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know in whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him against that day.

The Lord shew mercy to the family of Onesiphorus; for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: but when he was at Rome,

he sought for me the more diligently, and found me.

for whose sake I suffer trouble even unto bonds, as if I were a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.

Therefore I submit to every thing for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is by Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

These things remind them of, charging them before the Lord not to contend about words, which is profitable for nothing, and tends to the subversion of the hearers.

But avoid prophane empty harangues; for they will proceed to more impiety,

In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, some for meaner uses.

If therefore any one purify himself from these corruptions, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified and fitted for the Master's use, being prepared for every good work.

but foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they produce quarrels; for the servant of the Lord ought not to wrangle,

for men will be selfish, covetous, arrogant, proud, blasphemers, undutiful to parents, ungrateful, unholy,

For of these are they who insinuate themselves into families, and captivate weak women, that are laden with sins,

But they shall not proceed far: for their folly shall be evident to all, as theirs also was.

and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith in Christ Jesus: for all scripture is by inspiration from God,

and is profitable for doctrine, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;

that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly fitted for every good work.

For the time will come, when they will not bear sound doctrine; but having itching ears, will heap up to themselves teachers after their own hearts:

For I am now going to be sacrificed, and the time of my dissolution is near.

As to what remains, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me in that day: and not to me only, but also to all those who have longed for his appearance.

Endeavour to come to me soon: for Demas hath forsaken me,

Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is useful to me in the ministry.

Of whom do thou also beware: for he hath greatly opposed our doctrine.