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

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

You know that everyone in the province of Asia deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

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

and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

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.