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

when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwelleth in thee also.

For which cause I remind thee to stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the laying on of my hands;

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

for which I was appointed a herald, and an apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles.

For which cause I suffer also these things. But I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which he hath committed to me unto that day.

Hold the pattern of sound words, which thou heardest from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus;

the good trust committed to thee keep through the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.

and the things which thou didst hear from me before many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, such as will be able to teach others also.

in which I suffer hardship even unto bonds as an evildoer; but the word of God is not bound.

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

But do thou continue in the things which thou didst learn and wast assured of, knowing from what teachers thou didst learn them,

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

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me at that day, and not to me only, but to all those who have loved his appearing.