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

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

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

I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!

and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

I recall your sincere faith that was alive first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am sure is in 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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.”

Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day – and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.