For the Spirit that God has given us does not impart timidity but power and love and self-control.

but has only recently been made known through the appearance of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who through the good news has put a stop to the power of death, and brought life and immortality to light.

Guard this fine deposit of truth by the aid of the Holy Spirit who has His home in our hearts.

You know that everyone here who belongs to the Roman province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Do your best to present yourself to God an approved workman who has nothing to be ashamed of, who properly presents the message of truth.

who have missed the truth by saying that the resurrection has already taken place, are undermining some people's faith.

My life, indeed, is already ebbing out, and the time has come for me to sail away.

for Demas has forsaken me because he loved the present world, and has gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia;

You too must be on your guard against him, for he has vigorously opposed my teaching.