For the Spirit which God gave us was not a spirit of cowardice, but a spirit of power, love, and self-control.

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,

But as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so these also resist the truth, men of corrupt mind, reprobate concerning the faith.

But as for you, continue in the things that you have learned and of which you are convinced [holding tightly to the truths], knowing from whom you learned them,

But as for you, be serious about everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.