Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

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.

Therefore I remind you to inflame anew the gift of God, which is in you by the putting on of my hands.

who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given us in Christ Jesus before the eternal times.

to which I am appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher of the nations.

Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

in which I suffer ill as an evildoer, even to bonds. But the Word of God is not chained.

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.

and that from a babe you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

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.