Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

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

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

Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

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

At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me – may they not be held accountable for it.

Make every effort to come before winter. Greetings to you from Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters.

So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God, that they too may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory.

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.

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

However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”

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.

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.

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!

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.