For this reason let me remind you to rekindle God's gift which is yours through the laying on of my hands.

but which has now been plainly revealed through the Appearing of our Saviour, Christ Jesus. He has put an end to death and has brought Life and Immortality to light through the Good News,

Yet God's solid foundation stands unmoved, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who really belong to Him." And this also, "Let every one who names the Name of the Lord renounce all wickedness."

But avoid foolish discussions with ignorant men, knowing--as you do--that these lead to quarrels;

Among them are included the men who make their way into private houses and carry off weak women as their prisoners--women who, weighed down by the burden of their sins, are led by ever-changing caprice,

At my first defence I had no one at my side, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge.