That is why I remind you to fan into flame the gracious gift of God, [that inner fire—the special endowment] which is in you through the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination].

Keep the form of those true words which you had from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

You have had news that all those in Asia went away from me; among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes:

And the things which I have said to you before a number of witnesses, give to those of the faith, so that they may be teachers of others.

Join the ranks of those who bear suffering, like a loyal soldier of Christ Jesus.

For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive the salvation that is in the Messiah Jesus, along with eternal glory.

How true those words are! "If we have died with him, we will live with him!

Remind them of these things, charging them in the presence of God, that they do not argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

But take no part in wrong and foolish talk, for those who do so will go farther into evil,

However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."

In a large house there are not only utensils made of gold and silver, but also those made of wood and clay. Some are for special use, while others are for ordinary use.

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

For of these are those who creep into houses, and take captive gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts,

But they will not make much progress, for everyone will perceive their folly, just as they did that of those others.

persecutions, and sufferings: those things that happened to me at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. I endured those persecutions. Out of them all the Lord delivered me.

And indeed, all those who want to live in a godly manner in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

But thou, abide in those things which thou hast learned, and of which thou hast been fully persuaded, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

And that, from a babe, those sacred letters, thou hast known which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through the faith which is in Christ Jesus:

In the presence of God and the Messiah Jesus, who is going to judge those who are living and those who are dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly appeal to you

From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

But the Lord stood with me, and gave me power, that through me the proclamation might be fully made, and all those of the nations should hear; and I was delivered out of the lion's mouth.

Give my love to Prisca and Aquila and those of the house of Onesiphorus.