For God hath not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but of vigor, and of love, and of prudence.

Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but bear thy part in the afflictions of the gospel, according to 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 bestowed upon us through Christ Jesus, before the world was,

but now made manifest by the appearance of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light by the gospel: for which I was appointed an herald,

for which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know in whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him against that day.

The Lord shew mercy to the family of Onesiphorus; for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: but when he was at Rome,

for whose sake I suffer trouble even unto bonds, as if I were a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.

But avoid prophane empty harangues; for they will proceed to more impiety,

In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, some for meaner uses.

but foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they produce quarrels; for the servant of the Lord ought not to wrangle,

but to be gentle towards all men, ready to teach, patient under injuries,

with meekness instructing those of different sentiments, not knowing but God may give them repentance to the acknowledgement of the truth;

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

having a form of godliness, but strangers to the power of it: from such turn away.

But they shall not proceed far: for their folly shall be evident to all, as theirs also was.

But thou art well acquainted with my doctrine, conduct, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience, persecutions,

But wicked men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learnt, and been assured of, knowing from whom thou hast learned them;

For the time will come, when they will not bear sound doctrine; but having itching ears, will heap up to themselves teachers after their own hearts:

But be thou watchful in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, give full proof of thy ministry.

As to what remains, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me in that day: and not to me only, but also to all those who have longed for his appearance.

When thou comest, bring with thee the cloke, that I left at Troas with Carpus; and the books, but especially the parchments.

In my first defence no one stood by me, but all men forsook me: God grant it may not be laid to their charge!

But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that by me the gospel might be fully spread, and that all the nations might hear: and so I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.