Now, however, that grace has been revealed through the coming of our Savior the Messiah Jesus, who has destroyed death and through the gospel has brought life and release from death into full view.

That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to me until the day that he comes.

With the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us, protect the good treasure that has been entrusted to you.

You know that everyone in Asia has abandoned me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Do your best to present yourself to God as an approved worker who has nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of truth with precision.

They have abandoned the truth by claiming that the resurrection has already taken place, and so they destroy the faith of others.

However, God's solid foundation still stands. It has this inscription on it: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."

I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time for my departure has come.

because Demas, having fallen in love with this present world, has abandoned me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.