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.

Alexander the coppersmith did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him in keeping with his deeds.

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,

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.

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.

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.

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is a great help to me in ministry.

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

Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,

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

Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

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

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.

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.”

to Timothy, my dear child. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

You know that everyone in the province of Asia deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

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

and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will.

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