I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of you in my prayers night and day;

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

But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death, and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

That good thing which was committed unto you keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

This you know, that all they who are in Asia are turned away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

And the things that you have heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

No man that wars entangles himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier.

And their word will eat as does a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

For of this sort are they who creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with various lusts,

But continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing of whom you have learned them;

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

Of whom you beware also; for he has greatly withstood our words.

And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.