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.<n id="1" />

Alexander the coppersmith did me a great deal of harm.<n id="1" /> <i>The Lord will repay him in keeping with his deedsi>.<n id="2" />

He is the one who saved us<n id="1" /> and called us with a holy calling, not based on<n id="2" /> our works but on his own purpose and grace, granted to us in Christ Jesus before time began,<n id="3" />

Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day &#8211; and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on<n id="1" /> his appearing.p>

The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely<n id="1" /> into his heavenly kingdom. To him<n id="2" /> be glory for ever and ever!<n id="3" /> Amen.p>

But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others<n id="1" /> who call on the Lord from a pure heart.<n id="2" />

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is a great help<n id="1" /> to me in ministry.<n id="2" />

No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please<n id="1" /> the one who recruited him.

Think about what I am saying and<n id="1" /> the Lord will give you understanding of all this.<n id="2" />p>

<p class="bodytext">Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David;<n id="1" /> such is my gospel,<n id="2" />

<p class="poetry">If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.<n id="1" />p>

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

I have competed well;<n id="1" /> I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!

<t /><p class="bodytext">I am thankful to God, whom I have served with a clear conscience as my ancestors did,<n id="1" /> when I remember you in my prayers as I do constantly night and day.<n id="2" />

However, God&#8217;s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: &#8220;<b><i>The Lord knows those who are hisi>b>,&#8221;<n id="1" /> and &#8220;Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord<n id="2" /> must turn away from evil.&#8221;p>

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

<p class="bodytext">You know that everyone in the province of Asia<n id="1" /> deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment<n id="1" /> as a criminal, but God&#8217;s message<n id="2" /> is not imprisoned!<n id="3" />

and they will come to their senses and escape the devil&#8217;s trap where they are held captive<n id="1" /> to do his will.<n id="2" />p>

Preach the message,<n id="1" /> be ready<n id="2" /> whether it is convenient or not,<n id="3" /> reprove, rebuke, exhort<n id="4" /> with complete patience and instruction.