Paul an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God in the service of the Life he has promised in Christ Jesus ??2 to his beloved son Timotheus: grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

who has saved us and called us to a life of consecration ??not for anything we have done but because he chose to do it himself, by the grace which he gave us ages ago in Christ Jesus

and has now revealed in the appearance of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who has put down death and brought life and immortality to light by the gospel.

Model yourself on the sound instruction you have had from me in the faith and love of Christ Jesus.

Now, my son, be strong in the grace of Christ Jesus,

Join the ranks of those who bear suffering, like a loyal soldier of Christ Jesus.

Never forget "Jesus Christ risen from the dead, descended from David" ??that is my gospel,

All I endure is for the sake of the elect, to let them obtain their share of the salvation of Christ Jesus and also of eternal glory.

Yes, and all who want to live the religious life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

remember you have known from childhood the sacred writings that can impart saving wisdom by faith in Christ Jesus.

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who will judge the living and the dead, in the light of his appearance and his reign,

The Lord Jesus be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.