Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Thou knowest that all those of Asia are turned from me, of whom is Phygellus and Hermogenes.

(The Lord grant that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day!) And how much he ministered to me at Ephesus too, thou knowest full well.

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus:

and the things which thou hast heard from me, before many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

Do thou therefore endure hardship, as becomes a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

But thou art well acquainted with my doctrine, conduct, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience, persecutions,

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learnt, and been assured of, knowing from whom thou hast learned them;

and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith in Christ Jesus: for all scripture is by inspiration from God,

But be thou watchful in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, give full proof of thy ministry.

When thou comest, bring with thee the cloke, that I left at Troas with Carpus; and the books, but especially the parchments.

Of whom do thou also beware: for he hath greatly opposed our doctrine.