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

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!

As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

And just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these people – who have warped minds and are disqualified in the faith – also oppose the truth.

They will maintain the outward appearance of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid people like these.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please the one who recruited him.

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.

But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

and their message will spread its infection like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are in this group.

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

The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.

And entrust what you heard me say in the presence of many others as witnesses to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.

Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.

But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.