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,

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.

The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.

Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.

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.

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.

But evil people and charlatans will go from bad to worse, deceiving others and being deceived themselves.

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

You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist’s work, fulfill your ministry.

You be on guard against him too, because he vehemently opposed our words.

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.

Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.

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

This saying is trustworthy: If we died with him, we will also live with him.

If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.

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.

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.

For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,

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