For this reason let me remind you to rekindle God's gift which is yours through the laying on of my hands.

But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

And if anyone competes as an athlete [in competitive games], he is not crowned [with the wreath of victory] unless he competes according to the rules.

All I endure is for the sake of the elect, to let them obtain their share of the salvation of Christ Jesus and also of eternal glory.

Let it be your care to get the approval of God, as a workman who has no cause for shame, giving the true word in the right way.

But avoid all irreverent babble and godless chatter [with its profane, empty words], for it will lead to further ungodliness,

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

But avoid foolish discussions with ignorant men, knowing--as you do--that these lead to quarrels;

He should instruct his opponents in a gentle spirit; for, possibly, God may give them a repentance that will lead to a fuller knowledge of Truth,

For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,

and led captive by ever-changing impulses, are always learning but never able to arrive at knowledge of truth.

As Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, even so do these resist the truth, men they are of corrupt minds, and lewd as concerning the faith:

But wicked men and juggling impostors shall advance in evil, leading and being led astray.

But you, on your part, must continue to abide by what you have learned and been led to rely upon, because you know from whom you learned it

I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of 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 a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Alexander the blacksmith has done me a lot of harm: the Lord will pay him back for what he has done (beware of him),

At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

But the Lord supported me and gave me strength to make a full statement of the gospel and let all the heathen hear it. I was rescued from the jaws of the lion.