Remembering the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; I am persuaded in thee also.

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.

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.

Therefore I suffer all things for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is through Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

It is a faithful saying: if we are dead with him, we shall also live with him:

If we suffer, we shall also reign with him:

if we deny him, he will also deny us: If we believe not, he remaineth faithful; he cannot deny himself.

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of stone; and some to honour, some to dishonour.

Flee also youthful desires; but follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace with them that call upon the Lord, out of a pure heart.

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,

Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth: men of corrupt minds, void of judgment as to the faith.

But they shall proceed no farther; for their folly shall be manifest to all men, as theirs also was.

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