You, however, have followed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,

For some of these insinuate themselves into households and captivate weak women who are overwhelmed with sins and led along by various passions.

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

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

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.

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.

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

but now made visible through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus. He has broken the power of death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel!