So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Erastus stayed in Corinth. Trophimus I left ill in Miletus.

Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

I recall your sincere faith that was alive first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am sure is in you.

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.

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.

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

Protect that good thing entrusted to you, through the Holy Spirit who lives within us.

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

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

But understand this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

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

I am thankful to God, whom I have served with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, when I remember you in my prayers as I do constantly night and day.

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

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

correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth

You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you

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.