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

Therefore be not thou ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel, according to the power of God, Who hath saved and called us with an holy calling,

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

For which cause also I suffer these things: yet I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him, until that day.

The good thing which is committed to thee keep, through the Holy Spirit, who dwelleth in us.

This thou knowest, that all who are in Asia are turned away from me, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

And the things which thou hast heard from me before many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

No man that warreth intangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath inlisted him.

And their word will eat as a gangrene; of whom are Hymeneus and Philetus,

Who have erred from the faith, saying, The resurrection is already past, and overthrow the faith of some.

But the foundation of God standeth fast, having this seal, The Lord knoweth those that are his: and, Let every one who nameth the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

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

From these also turn away. For of these are they who creep into houses, and captivate silly women laden with sins, led away by various desires,

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned, and been fully assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them,

I charge thee therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the quick and dead at his appearing and his kingdom, Preach the word;

Of whom be thou also aware; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

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