Thou knowest this - that all they who are in Asia have turned away from me, - of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

For this cause, am I enduring, all things, for the sake of the chosen, in order that, they also, may obtain, the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus along with glory age-abiding.

But, the profane pratings, shun; for, unto more ungodliness, will they force themselves on;

But, from the foolish and undisciplined questionings, excuse thyself, knowing that they gender strifes;

And they should wake up to sobriety out of, the adversary's, snare, - though they have been taken alive by him for, that one's, will.

For, of these, are they who enter into the houses, and captivate silly women, women laden with sins, led on by manifold covetings,

But they shall not force their way further, for, their folly, shall be, fully evident, unto all, - as also, that of those men, became.

For there will be a season - when, the healthful teaching, they will not endure, but, according to their own covetings, will, unto themselves, heap up teachers, because they have an itching ear,

And, from the truth, indeed, their ear, will they turn away, while, unto stories, they will turn themselves aside.