For God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of courage, and of love, and of sobriety.

Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer affliction with me in the gospel, supported by the power of God;

who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before time had a beginning;

but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and brought to light life and immortality by the gospel:

For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my deposit unto the great day.

but, when he was at Rome, he sought me out diligently, and found me.

for which I suffer affliction, even unto chains as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.

Put them in mind of these things, adjuring them before the Lord not to quarrel about words of no use, but tending to the perversion of the audience.

But profane vain bablings avoid: for they will proceed to greater lengths of impiety.

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and pottery; and some for an honourable use, and others for baser service.

But flee youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

But foolish and uninstructive disputes avoid, knowing that they produce quarrels.

And a servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel; but to be gentle to all men, apt to teach, forbearing,

BUT this know, that in the last days distressing times will come.

holding the form of godliness, but denying the power of it: from these men turn with aversion.

But in the same manner as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these also set themselves in opposition to the truth; men corrupt in mind, reprobate respecting the faith.

But they shall not proceed to the uttermost; for their infatuation shall be evident to all men, as theirs also was.

But thou hast fully known my doctrine, conduct, purpose, faith, long-suffering, love, patience,

But wicked men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and deceived.

But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and believed, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own inclinations will set up a herd of teachers for themselves, having the itch of hearing;

But watch thou in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fully discharge thy ministry.

henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: yet not to me only, but also to all who have loved his appearing.

But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.

At my first apology no man stood by me, but all forsook me: (may it not be imputed to them!)

but the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that by me the preaching might be fully discharged, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was snatched out of the lion's mouth.

Erastus hath abode at Corinth: but Trophimus I left behind me at Miletum sick.