Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.

but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.

It is a trustworthy statement:
For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance,

Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.