For God hath not given us the Spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and sobriety.

For which cause also I suffer these things: yet I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him, until that day.

The Lord give mercy to the family of Onesiphorus; for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:

Remember Jesus Christ of the seed of David, raised from the dead according to my gospel; For which I endure affliction even unto bonds,

Therefore I suffer all things for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is through Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

But avoid profane empty babblings; for they will increase to more ungodliness.

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, consecrated and fit for the master's use, prepared for every good work.

For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, arrogant, proud, evil-speakers,

From these also turn away. For of these are they who creep into houses, and captivate silly women laden with sins, led away by various desires,

But they shall proceed no farther; for their folly shall be manifest to all men, as theirs also was.

All scripture is inspired of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;

For the time will come, when they will not endure sound doctrine, but will heap to themselves teachers, according to their own desires, having itching ears.

For I am now ready to be offered up, and the time of my departure is at hand.

Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge will render me in that day, and not to me only, but to all them likewise that have loved his appearing.

For Demas hath forsaken me, loving the present world, and is gone to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark and bring him with thee, for he is profitable to me for service.

Of whom be thou also aware; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom; to whom be the glory for ever, and ever.