You know this, that all those in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

However, the solid foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who names the name of the Lord must abstain from unrighteousness."

But flee from youthful desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, [and] peace, in company with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.

correcting those who are opposed with gentleness, [seeing] whether perhaps God may grant them repentance to a knowledge of the truth,

For from these are those who slip into houses and captivate foolish women loaded down with sins, led by various kinds of desires,

But they will not progress to a greater extent, for their folly will be quite evident to everyone, as also the [folly] of those [two] was.

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