For which cause I put thee in mind to rekindle the gift of God which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power, and of love, and of wise discretion.

Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but suffer evil along with the glad tidings, according to the power of God;

who has saved us, and has called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages of time,

but has been made manifest now by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who has annulled death, and brought to light life and incorruptibility by the glad tidings;

For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep for that day the deposit I have entrusted to him.

but being in Rome sought me out very diligently, and found me --

in which I suffer even unto bonds as an evil-doer: but the word of God is not bound.

Of these things put in remembrance, testifying earnestly before the Lord not to have disputes of words, profitable for nothing, to the subversion of the hearers.

But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,

But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

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

But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.

And a bondman of the Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing;

But this know, that in the last days difficult times shall be there;

having a form of piety but denying the power of it: and from these turn away.

But they shall not advance farther; for their folly shall be completely manifest to all, as that of those also became.

But thou hast been thoroughly acquainted with my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, endurance,

But wicked men and juggling impostors shall advance in evil, leading and being led astray.

But thou, abide in those things which thou hast learned, and of which thou hast been fully persuaded, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

For the time shall be when they will not bear sound teaching; but according to their own lusts will heap up to themselves teachers, having an itching ear;

But thou, be sober in all things, bear evils, do the work of an evangelist, fill up the full measure of thy ministry.

Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing.

But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.

At my first defence no man stood with me, but all deserted me. May it not be imputed to them.

But the Lord stood with me, and gave me power, that through me the proclamation might be fully made, and all those of the nations should hear; and I was delivered out of the lion's mouth.

Erastus remained in Corinth, but Trophimus I left behind in Miletus sick.