Now I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.

For Demas deserted me, since he loved the present age, and he went to Thessalonica. Crescens went to Galatia and Titus to Dalmatia.

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.

So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.

Such women are always seeking instruction, yet never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.

The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen.

correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth

and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will.

For some of these insinuate themselves into households and captivate weak women who are overwhelmed with sins and led along by various passions.

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

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is a great help to me in ministry.

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.