{I am thankful} to God, whom I have served with a clear conscience {as my ancestors did}, when {I remember you constantly} in my prayers night and day,

who saved us and called [us] with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace that was given to us in Christ Jesus {before time began},

but has now been disclosed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought to light life and immortality through the gospel,

for which reason also I suffer these [things]. But [I am] not ashamed, because I know in whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard [what] I have entrusted until that day.

Guard the good deposit through the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

You know this, that all those in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

and [the things] which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these [things] to faithful people who will be competent to teach others also.

No one who serves as a soldier is entangled in the activities of [everyday] life, so that he may please the one who enlisted [him].

The farmer who works hard must [be] the first to receive a share of the crops.

and their message {will spread} like gangrene, among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

who have deviated concerning the truth [by] saying the resurrection has already taken place, and they are upsetting the faith of some.

However, the solid foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who names the name of the Lord must abstain from unrighteousness."

But flee from youthful desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, [and] peace, in company with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.

correcting those who are opposed with gentleness, [seeing] whether perhaps God may grant them repentance to a knowledge of the truth,

For from these are those who slip into houses and captivate foolish women loaded down with sins, led by various kinds of desires,

And indeed, all those who want to live in a godly manner in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

But you continue in [the things] which you have learned and are convinced [of], [because you] know from whom you learned [them],

I solemnly charge [you] before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom,

Finally, the crown of righteousness is reserved for me, that the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing.

against whom you also be on guard, because he vehemently opposed our words.

The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will save [me] for his heavenly kingdom, to whom [be] the glory {forever and ever}. Amen.