I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with a pure conscience, that I keep up a constant remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before time had a beginning;

but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and brought to light life and immortality by the gospel:

For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my deposit unto the great day.

The glorious deposit committed to thy trust, guard by the Holy Ghost who dwelleth in us.

Knowest thou this, that all those of Asia have deserted me? among whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

And the things which thou hast heard of me before many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who shall be qualified to teach others also.

No man who enters the army involves himself with secular affairs; that he may please the person who hath enlisted him.

The husbandman who toils is the first who ought to partake of the fruits.

And their discourse will eat like as a gangrene; of whom are Hymeneus and Philetus;

who with respect to the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection hath been already; and pervert the faith of some.

Nevertheless the stable foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal, the Lord knoweth those who belong to him. And, let every man who mentions the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.

But flee youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

with meekness correcting those who are opposers, if at last God may give unto them repentance so as to submit to the conviction of the truth;

and that they may escape out of the snare of the devil, who have been captured by him for his will.

For such are they who insinuate themselves into houses, and captivate weak women laden with accumulated sins, and actuated by a variety of passions,

And all indeed who will live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and believed, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

I ADJURE thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: yet not to me only, but also to all who have loved his appearing.

against whom be thou also on thy guard, for he hath greatly resisted our words.

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and preserve me for his celestial kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.