I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with a pure conscience, that I have remembrance of thee in my prayers without ceasing night and day,

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

Remembering the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; I am persuaded in thee also.

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance, to stir up the gift of God which is in thee, by the laying on of my hands.

The good thing which is committed to thee keep, through the Holy Spirit, who dwelleth in us.

Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

And that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, thro' faith which is in Christ Jesus.

I charge thee therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the quick and dead at his appearing and his kingdom, Preach the word;

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark and bring him with thee, for he is profitable to me for service.

Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus saluteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.