for I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, as it dwells (I feel sure) in yourself.

Model yourself on the sound instruction you have had from me in the faith and love of Christ Jesus.

Keep the great securities of your faith intact, by aid of the holy Spirit that dwells within us.

they have failed in the Truth by arguing that the resurrection has taken place already, and they are undermining some people's faith.

So shun the lusts of youth and aim at integrity, faith, love and peace, in the company of those who invoke the Lord out of a pure heart.

For these guides of theirs are hostile to the Truth, just as Jannes and Jambres were hostile to Moses; they are depraved in mind and useless for all purposes of faith.

Now you have followed my teaching, my practice, my aims, my faith, my patience, my love, my stedfastness,

remember you have known from childhood the sacred writings that can impart saving wisdom by faith in Christ Jesus.

I have fought in the good fight; I have run my course; I have kept the faith.