But when he arrived in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me.

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

For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.

for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God’s message is not imprisoned!

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

So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God’s power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.

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.

For there will be a time when people will not tolerate sound teaching. Instead, following their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves, because they have an insatiable curiosity to hear new things.

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,

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.