I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, as without ceasing I have remembrance of thee 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 the grace which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and incorruption to light through the gospel,

For which cause I suffer also these things. But I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which he hath committed to me unto that day.

Thou knowest this, that all those in Asia turned away from me, of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

No one serving as a soldier entangleth himself with the affairs of life, that he may please him who chose him to be a soldier.

and their word will eat as doth a canker; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus,

who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection hath already taken place, and overthrow the faith of some.

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

and they may awake to their senses out of the snare of the Devil, by whom they have been taken captive to do his will.

For of these are they who creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away by divers lusts,

I charge thee before God, and Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom;

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me at that day, and not to me only, but to all those who have loved his appearing.

of whom do thou also beware; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed, and preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom; to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.