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

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.

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.

Now in a wealthy home there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also ones made of wood and of clay, and some are for honorable use, but others for ignoble use.

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 just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these people – who have warped minds and are disqualified in the faith – also oppose the truth.

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,

Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day.

And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

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

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.

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

Protect that good thing entrusted to you, through the Holy Spirit who lives within us.

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

Because of this I remind you to rekindle God’s gift that you possess through the laying on of my hands.

I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:

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

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.

So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God’s power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.

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