I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of you in my prayers night and day;

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

Hold fast the pattern of sound words, which you have heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

And the things that you have heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

But you have fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

But continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing of whom you have learned them;

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

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.

Erastus remained at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletus sick.