For which cause I remind thee that thou fan into a flame the divine gift, which is in thee by the imposition of my hands.

For God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of courage, and of love, and of sobriety.

For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my deposit unto the great day.

for which I suffer affliction, even unto chains as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.

Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Jesus Christ with eternal glory.

It is a faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:

But profane vain bablings avoid: for they will proceed to greater lengths of impiety.

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and pottery; and some for an honourable use, and others for baser service.

If therefore a man preserve himself pure from these things, he shall be a vessel for honour, sanctified and highly useful to the master, ready for every good work.

and that they may escape out of the snare of the devil, who have been captured by him for his will.

For men will be self-lovers, money-lovers, boasters, vainglorious, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

For such are they who insinuate themselves into houses, and captivate weak women laden with accumulated sins, and actuated by a variety of passions,

But they shall not proceed to the uttermost; for their infatuation shall be evident to all men, as theirs also was.

All scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and advantageous for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness

that the man of God may be properly furnished, fully qualified for every good work.

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own inclinations will set up a herd of teachers for themselves, having the itch of hearing;

For I am now ready to be sacrificed, and the time of my dissolution approaches.

henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: yet not to me only, but also to all who have loved his appearing.

for Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is gone unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia.

Luke alone is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee; for he is very useful to me in the ministry.

against whom be thou also on thy guard, for he hath greatly resisted our words.

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and preserve me for his celestial kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.