For which cause I am suffering also these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know Whom I have believed, and have become persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit unto that day.

The Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus; because he ofttimes refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain;

but, being in Rome, he diligently sought me, and found me

(the Lord grant to him to find mercy from the Lord in that day); and in how many things he ministered at Ephesus, you know very well.

No one, serving as a soldier, entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

And, if also one contends in the games, he is not crowned, unless he contends lawfully.

if we endure, we shall also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

if we are faithless, He remaineth faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

If, therefore, one fully purify himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.

Only Luke is with me. Taking Mark, bring him with you; for he is useful to me for ministering.

of whom do you also beware; for greatly did he withstand our words.