Hold on to the pattern of healthy teachings that you have heard from me, along with the faith and love that are in the Messiah Jesus.

Remind others about these things, and warn them before God not to argue over words. Arguing does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening.

and what they say will spread everywhere like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are like that.

In a large house there are not only utensils made of gold and silver, but also those made of wood and clay. Some are for special use, while others are for ordinary use.

For some of these men go into homes and deceive foolish women who are burdened with sins and swayed by all kinds of desires.

These women are always studying but are never able to arrive at a full knowledge of the truth.

Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and their faith is a counterfeit.

But evil people and impostors will go from bad to worse as they deceive others and are themselves deceived.

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus.

In the presence of God and the Messiah Jesus, who is going to judge those who are living and those who are dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly appeal to you