which is by Jesus Christ, To Timotheus, my beloved son, grace, mercy, peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with a pure conscience, that I have remembrance of thee in my prayers without ceasing night and day,

Hold fast the pattern of sound words, which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

This thou knowest, that all who are in Asia are turned away from me, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

The Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord in that day: And in how many things he served me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

And the things which thou hast heard from me before many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

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

Who have erred from the faith, saying, The resurrection is already past, and overthrow the faith of some.

But the foundation of God standeth fast, having this seal, The Lord knoweth those that are his: and, Let every one who nameth the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

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.

Having a form of godliness but denying the power of it.

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,

And that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, thro' faith which is in Christ Jesus.

And they will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to fables.

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.