taking recollection of the unfeigned faith that is in you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and in your mother Eunice. And I am persuaded that it is in you also.

For this cause I also suffer these things; but I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that He is able to guard My deposit unto that Day.

And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

And also if anyone competes, he is not crowned unless he competes lawfully.

Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

For faithful is the Word, for if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him.

If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us.

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor.

Know this also, that in the last days grievous times will be at hand.

But as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so these also resist the truth, men of corrupt mind, reprobate concerning the faith.

But they shall proceed no further. For their foolishness shall be plain to all, as theirs also became.

Now there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that Day; and not to me only, but also to all those who love His appearing.

You also should beware of him, for he has greatly withstood our words.