{I am thankful} to God, whom I have served with a clear conscience {as my ancestors did}, when {I remember you constantly} in my prayers night and day,

for which reason also I suffer these [things]. But [I am] not ashamed, because I know in whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard [what] I have entrusted until that day.

and [the things] which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these [things] to faithful people who will be competent to teach others also.

who have deviated concerning the truth [by] saying the resurrection has already taken place, and they are upsetting the faith of some.

But you have faithfully followed my teaching, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,

But you continue in [the things] which you have learned and are convinced [of], [because you] know from whom you learned [them],

and that from childhood you have known the holy writings that are able [to make] you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

For there will be a time when they will not put up with sound teaching, but in accordance with their own desires, they will accumulate for themselves teachers, {because they have an insatiable curiosity},

I have fought the good fight, I have completed the race, I have kept the faith.

Finally, the crown of righteousness is reserved for me, that the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing.

But I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.