I constantly thank my God whom I serve with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did when I remember you in my prayers night and day,

Now, however, that grace has been revealed through the coming of our Savior the Messiah Jesus, who has destroyed death and through the gospel has brought life and release from death into full view.

That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to me until the day that he comes.

With the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us, protect the good treasure that has been entrusted to you.

What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.

Moreover, no one who is an athlete wins a prize unless he competes according to the rules.

Furthermore, it is the hard working farmer who should have the first share of the crops.

Meditate on Jesus, the Messiah, who was raised from the dead and is a descendant of David. This is the gospel I tell others.

For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive the salvation that is in the Messiah Jesus, along with eternal glory.

Enduring, we with him will reign. Who him denies, he will disclaim.

Our faith may fail, his never wanes That's who he is, he cannot change!

Remind others about these things, and warn them before God not to argue over words. Arguing does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening.

Do your best to present yourself to God as an approved worker who has nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of truth with precision.

However, God's solid foundation still stands. It has this inscription on it: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."

Flee from youthful passions. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart.

For some of these men go into homes and deceive foolish women who are burdened with sins and swayed by all kinds of desires.

Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in union with the Messiah Jesus will be persecuted.

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and found to be true, because you know from whom you learned it.

In the presence of God and the Messiah Jesus, who is going to judge those who are living and those who are dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly appeal to you

For the time will come when people will not tolerate healthy doctrine, but with itching ears will surround themselves with teachers who cater to their people's own desires.

The victor's crown of righteousness is now waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on the day that he comes, and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing.