unloving, irreconcilable, slanderers, without self-control, savage, opposed to what is good,

For people<n id="1" /> will be lovers of themselves,<n id="2" /> lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,

treacherous, reckless, conceited, loving pleasure rather than loving God.

And the Lord&#8217;s slave<n id="1" /> must not engage in heated disputes<n id="2" /> but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

<p class="bodytext">Now in a wealthy home<n id="1" /> 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.<n id="2" />

that the person dedicated to God<n id="1" /> may be capable<n id="2" /> and equipped for every good work.p>

And entrust what you heard me say<n id="1" /> in the presence of many others as witnesses<n id="2" /> to faithful people<n id="3" /> who will be competent<n id="4" /> to teach others as well.

Every scripture<n id="1" /> is inspired by God<n id="2" /> and useful for teaching, for reproof,<n id="3" /> for correction, and for training in righteousness,

At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me &#8211; may they not be held accountable for it.

Protect that good thing<n id="1" /> entrusted to you, through the Holy Spirit who lives within us.p>

But avoid profane chatter,<n id="1" /> because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,<n id="2" />

But reject foolish and ignorant<n id="1" /> controversies, because you know they breed infighting.<n id="2" />

<t /><p class="bodytext">But understand this, that in the last days difficult<n id="1" /> times will come.

But evil people and charlatans will go from bad to worse,<n id="1" /> deceiving others and being deceived themselves.<n id="2" />

So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God,<n id="1" /> that they too may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory.<n id="2" />

So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior,<n id="1" /> he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

But they will not go much further,<n id="1" /> for their foolishness will be obvious to everyone, just like it was with Jannes and Jambres.<n id="2" />p>

Take your share of suffering<n id="1" /> as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

This saying<n id="1" /> is trustworthy:<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">If we died with him, we will also live with him.p>

<t /><p class="bodytext">Remind people<n id="1" /> of these things and solemnly charge them<n id="2" /> before the Lord<n id="3" /> not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.<n id="4" />