Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God’s power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.

and their message will spread its infection like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are in this group.

unloving, irreconcilable, slanderers, without self-control, savage, opposed to what is good,

You be on guard against him too, because he vehemently opposed our words.

At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me – may they not be held accountable for it.

As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.

The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.

for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God’s message is not imprisoned!

You, however, have followed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,

that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.

You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist’s work, fulfill your ministry.

And entrust what you heard me say in the presence of many others as witnesses to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.

And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

And just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these people – who have warped minds and are disqualified in the faith – also oppose the truth.

However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”

Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day.