This you know, that all those in Asia have turned away from me, among whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.

Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,

but they will progress no further, for their folly will be manifest to all, as theirs also was.

persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra—what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me.

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,

Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.

But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them.

The Lord Is Faithful

But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

Do your utmost to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as well as Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brethren.