I thank God, whom I serve as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience. How unceasing is my memory of you in my petitions, 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, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the Good News.

For this cause I also suffer these things. Yet I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed to him against that day.

That good thing which was committed to you, guard through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

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

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

No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

The farmers who labor must be the first to get a share of the crops.

Remind them of these things, charging them in the presence of God, that they do not argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

Do your best to present yourself approved by God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

and their word will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

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

However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

For of these are those who creep into houses, and take captive gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts,

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.

I command you therefore before God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his Kingdom:

From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

of whom you also must beware; for he greatly opposed our words.

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me for his heavenly Kingdom; to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.