Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,

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

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.

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

as well as the persecutions and sufferings that happened to me in Antioch, in Iconium, and in Lystra. I endured these persecutions and the Lord delivered me from them all.

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion’s mouth!