Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones' sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they don't argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

and they may recover themselves out of the devil's snare, having been taken captive by him to his will.

But they will proceed no further. For their folly will be evident to all men, as theirs also came to be.

For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts;