What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.

Meditate on Jesus, the Messiah, who was raised from the dead and is a descendant of David. This is the gospel I tell others.

Remind others about these things, and warn them before God not to argue over words. Arguing does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening.

They have abandoned the truth by claiming that the resurrection has already taken place, and so they destroy the faith of others.

In a large house there are not only utensils made of gold and silver, but also those made of wood and clay. Some are for special use, while others are for ordinary use.

But evil people and impostors will go from bad to worse as they deceive others and are themselves deceived.