¹⁷ For this reason I have sent to you^(A) Timothy,^(B) my son^(C) whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.^(D)

¹⁹ But I will come to you very soon,^(A) if the Lord is willing,^(B) and then I will find out not only how these arrogant people are talking, but what power they have.