that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.

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

Alexander the coppersmith did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him in keeping with his deeds.

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.

He is the one who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not based on our works but on his own purpose and grace, granted to us in Christ Jesus before time began,

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.