I thank God, Whom I serve from my forefathers, in a pure conscience, that I have an unceasing remembrance of you in my supplications 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 us in Christ Jesus before eternal ages,

but now made manifest through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus; Who abolished death, and brought to light life and incorruption through the Gospel;

For which cause I am suffering also these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know Whom I have believed, and have become persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit unto that day.

The good deposit guard through the Holy Spirit Who dwelleth in us.

You know this, that all in Asia turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

And the things which you heard from me, through many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who will be competent to teach others also.

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

Of these things put them in remembrance, solemnly charging them before God, that they engage not in word-battles to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

and their word will spread, as a gangrene; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

who erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and are overthrowing the faith of some.

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God has been standing, having this seal, "The Lord knew those who are His:" and "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."

For of these are those who creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, and led on by manifold desires,

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

But do you abide in the, things which you learned and were assured of; knowing from whom you learned them;

I charge you 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 recompense to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those who have loved His appearing.

of whom do you also beware; for greatly did he withstand our words.

The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will bring me safe into His heavenly Kingdom; to Whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.