Greeting

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

who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,

Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus

You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus,

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

Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.