I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I remember 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 eternal times.

But it is now having been manifested by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has made death of no effect, bringing life and immortality to light through the gospel;

For this cause I also suffer these things; but I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that He is able to guard My deposit unto that Day.

This you know, that all those in Asia have turned away from me, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

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

No one who wars tangles with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who chose him to be a soldier.

And their word will eat like a gangrene; among whom are Hymeneus and Philetus,

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

Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal: "The Lord knew those who are His." And, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity!"

But flee youthful lusts, and follow righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

in meekness instructing those who oppose, if perhaps God will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth,

For of these are those who creep into houses and lead captive silly women loaded with sins, led away with different kinds of lusts,

Yea, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

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

Therefore I solemnly witness before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is going to judge the living and the dead according to His appearance and His kingdom,

Now there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that Day; and not to me only, but also to all those who love His appearing.

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