For this reason, I am reminding you to fan into flames the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands.

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but one of power, love, and self-discipline.

Therefore, never be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, his prisoner. Instead, by God's power, join me in suffering for the sake of the gospel.

For the sake of this gospel I was appointed to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles.

That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to me until the day that he comes.

May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, for he often took care of me and was not ashamed that I was a prisoner.

Instead, when he arrived in Rome he searched diligently for me and found me.

As for you, my child, be strong by the grace that is in the Messiah Jesus.

No one serving in the military gets mixed up in civilian matters, for his aim is to please his commanding officer.

For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive the salvation that is in the Messiah Jesus, along with eternal glory.

However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly,

In a large house there are not only utensils made of gold and silver, but also those made of wood and clay. Some are for special use, while others are for ordinary use.

Therefore, if anyone stops associating with these people, he will become a special utensil, set apart for the owner's use, prepared for every good action.

For some of these men go into homes and deceive foolish women who are burdened with sins and swayed by all kinds of desires.

But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those two men, their stupidity will be plain to everyone.

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and found to be true, because you know from whom you learned it.

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

so that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good action.

For the time will come when people will not tolerate healthy doctrine, but with itching ears will surround themselves with teachers who cater to their people's own desires.

I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time for my departure has come.

The victor's crown of righteousness is now waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on the day that he comes, and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing.

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful in my ministry.

Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will pay him back for what he did.

You, too, must watch out for him, for he violently opposed our message.