But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.

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

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

Such women are always seeking instruction, yet never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.

And they will turn away from hearing the truth, but on the other hand they will turn aside to myths.

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

But “when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared,

Make every effort to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; make sure they have what they need.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,

So, although I have quite a lot of confidence in Christ and could command you to do what is proper,

I am appealing to you concerning my child, whose spiritual father I have become during my imprisonment, that is, Onesimus,

I have sent him (who is my very heart) back to you.

For perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a little while, so that you would have him back eternally,

Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Thus he became so far better than the angels as he has inherited a name superior to theirs.

Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.