I have grace to God, whom I serve from the forefathers in pure consciousness, as I have continual remembrance concerning thee in my prayers night and day;

Who having saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, given us in Christ Jesus before eternal times,

By which cause I also suffer these things: but I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and have been persuaded that he is able to watch my deposits to that day.

Thou knowest this, that all they dwelling in Asia turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

And what thou hast heard from me by many witnesses, these things lay by for faithful men, who will be sufficient to teach others also.

And this word as a gangrene, will have an eating ulcer: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus;

Who concerning the truth missed their aim, saying the rising up has already been; and they subvert the faith of some.

And remain thou in what things thou bast learned and hast been convinced of, knowing of whom thou hast learned;

Whom watch thou also; for he greatly withstood our words.

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and save for his heavenly kingdom: to whom the glory for the times of times. Amen.