Paul, apostle of Jesus Christ by God's will, according to promise of life, the life which is in Christ Jesus,

calling to mind the unfeigned faith which has been in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that in thee also.

For which cause I put thee in mind to rekindle the gift of God which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

who has saved us, and has called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages of time,

to which I have been appointed a herald and apostle and teacher of the nations.

For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep for that day the deposit I have entrusted to him.

Have an outline of sound words, which words thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

Keep, by the Holy Spirit which dwells in us, the good deposit entrusted.

Thou therefore, my child, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.

in which I suffer even unto bonds as an evil-doer: but the word of God is not bound.

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

Now in the same manner in which Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, thus these also withstand the truth; men corrupted in mind, found worthless as regards the faith.

But thou, abide in those things which thou hast learned, and of which thou hast been fully persuaded, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

and that from a child thou hast known the sacred letters, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing.

The cloak which I left behind me in Troas at Carpus's, bring when thou comest, and the books, especially the parchments.