1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

⁹ Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

¹⁰ But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

¹³ Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.