If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.

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

May the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day! And you know very well all the ways he served me in Ephesus.

But they will not go much further, for their foolishness will be obvious to everyone, just like it was with Jannes and Jambres.

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.

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.