But God's message is no prisoner. That is why I endure everything for the sake of the chosen, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Among such are Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have gone astray concerning the truth by declaring that the resurrection is already past; and they are undermining the faith of some.

Ever shun foolish and puerile discussions, for you know that they lead to quarrels.

and they may come to their senses again, and escape the snare of the devil, as they are restored to life by God to do his will.

They will hate goodness, they will be treacherous, reckless, blinded with pride, lovers of pleasure, rather than lovers of God.

For although they keep up the outward form of religion, they deny its power.

But they will not get on; for their folly will be made as openly manifest to all as was that of Jannes and Jambres.

For a time will come when they will not listen to wholesome teaching, but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will heap up for themselves teachers upon teachers to satisfy their own fancies.

They will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to myths.

At the time of my first defense no one stood by me; on the contrary they all deserted me??ay it not be laid to their charge!