greatly desiring to see thee, (for I remember thy tears,) that I may be filled with joy:

keeping in memory the unfeigned faith, that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice: and I am persuaded that it dwells in thee also;

Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but bear thy part in the afflictions of the gospel, according to the power of God;

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

The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you all. Amen.