longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy.

For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.

For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.

You are aware of the fact that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

the Lord grant to him to find mercy from the Lord on that day—and you know very well what services he rendered at Ephesus.

You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.

men who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some.

But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.

But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.

in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.

But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion’s mouth.