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

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

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

For I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time for me to depart is at hand.

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

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.

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

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

At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me – may they not be held accountable for it.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.