To Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God,

The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains;

the Lord grant to him to find mercy from the Lord on that day—and you know very well what services he rendered at Ephesus.

Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His;” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to keep away from wickedness.”

Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, skillful in teaching, patient when wronged,

persecutions, and sufferings, such as happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra; what persecutions I endured, and out of them all the Lord rescued me!

in the future there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.

Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion’s mouth.

The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.