Now I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.

but now made visible through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus. He has broken the power of death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel!

Now in a wealthy home there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also ones made of wood and of clay, and some are for honorable use, but others for ignoble use.

But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

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

But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.

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

But understand this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

They will maintain the outward appearance of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid people like these.

Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

But evil people and charlatans will go from bad to worse, deceiving others and being deceived themselves.

And they will turn away from hearing the truth, but on the other hand they will turn aside to myths.

Erastus stayed in Corinth. Trophimus I left ill in Miletus.

You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you

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

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.

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

I recall your sincere faith that was alive first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am sure is in you.

Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day – and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.