He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not dealing with us according to our works, but according to his purpose and grace which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.

The Lord show mercy to the house hold of Onesiphorus; for many a time he refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain.

For a time will come when they will not listen to wholesome teaching, but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will heap up for themselves teachers upon teachers to satisfy their own fancies.

I for my part am a libation already being poured in sacrifice; and the time of my unmooring is at hand.

At the time of my first defense no one stood by me; on the contrary they all deserted me??ay it not be laid to their charge!