Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, sent forth to proclaim the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus.

For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but a spirit of power and of love and of self-control.

This has now been made manifest through the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who has put an end to death, and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

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

A soldier in active service avoids entangling himself in the every-day affairs of life, so that he may please his commander.

Faithful is the saying. "If we have died with him, we shall also live with him.

Flee from the passions of youth, but run after righteousness, faith, love, and peace, in company with those who out of a pure heart call upon the Lord.

and they may come to their senses again, and escape the snare of the devil, as they are restored to life by God to do his will.

But you, Timothy, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aims, my faith, patience, love, endurance,

Yes, and all who purpose to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

for Demas has deserted me for love of this present world, and is gone to Thessalonica; Crescens is gone to Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia.