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

to Timothy, my dear child. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

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.

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.

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.”