which is by Jesus Christ, To Timotheus, my beloved son, grace, mercy, peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

Remembering the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; I am persuaded in thee also.

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance, to stir up the gift of God which is in thee, by the laying on of my hands.

not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus, before the world began;

For which cause also I suffer these things: yet I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him, until that day.

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

The good thing which is committed to thee keep, through the Holy Spirit, who dwelleth in us.

Thou therefore, my son, be strong through the grace which is by Jesus Christ.

And the things which thou hast heard from me before many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

Remember Jesus Christ of the seed of David, raised from the dead according to my gospel; For which I endure affliction even unto bonds,

Therefore I suffer all things for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is through Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Persecutions, afflictions, which befel me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured; but the Lord delivered me out of all.

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned, and been fully assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them,

And that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, thro' faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge will render me in that day, and not to me only, but to all them likewise that have loved his appearing.

When thou comest, bring the cloak which I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments.