longing to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwelleth in thee also.

For which cause I suffer also these things. But I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which he hath committed to me unto that day.

Thou knowest this, that all those in Asia turned away from me, of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord in that day: and what services he rendered me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

Thou therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus;

No one serving as a soldier entangleth himself with the affairs of life, that he may please him who chose him to be a soldier.

The husbandman that laboreth must be the first partaker of the fruits.

For this cause I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with everlasting glory.

who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection hath already taken place, and overthrow the faith of some.

Nevertheless Gods firm foundation standeth, having this seal, "The Lord knoweth them that are his;" and, "Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from iniquity."

But the foolish and ignorant questionings avoid, knowing that they gender quarrels;

in meekness admonishing those that oppose themselves; if haply God may give them repentance to attain the full knowledge of the truth,

But know this, that in the last days grievous times will come.

But they will proceed no further; for their folly will be clearly manifest to all, as that of those men was.

Yea, and all that desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto every good work.

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me at that day, and not to me only, but to all those who have loved his appearing.

The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest bring with thee, and the books, especially the parchments.

But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that the preaching might be fully accomplished by me, and that all the gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the lions mouth.