Study Desk

But they will not be successful in what they do, because as with Jannes and Jambres, everyone will see that they are foolish.

But you should continue following the teachings you learned. You know they are true, because you trust those who taught you.

because the time will come when people will not listen to the true teaching but will find many more teachers who please them by saying the things they want to hear.

because Demas, who loved this world, left me and went to Thessalonica. Crescens went to Galatia, and Titus went to Dalmatia.

Luke is the only one still with me. Get Mark and bring him with you when you come, because he can help me in my work here.

You also should be careful that he does not hurt you, because he fought strongly against our teaching.

These people must be stopped, because they are upsetting whole families by teaching things they should not teach, which they do to get rich by cheating people.

Speak the truth so that you cannot be criticized. Then those who are against you will be ashamed because there is nothing bad to say about us.

That is the way we should live, because God's grace that can save everyone has come.

he saved us because of his mercy. It was not because of good deeds we did to be right with him. He saved us through the washing that made us new people through the Holy Spirit.

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to stay there this winter.

because I hear about the love you have for all God's holy people and the faith you have in the Lord Jesus.

I have great joy and comfort, my brother, because the love you have shown to God's people has refreshed them.

But because I love you, I am pleading with you instead. I, Paul, an old man now and also a prisoner for Christ Jesus,

But I did not want to do anything without asking you first so that any good you do for me will be because you want to do it, not because I forced you.

One more thing—prepare a room for me in which to stay, because I hope God will answer your prayers and I will be able to come to you.

This is because God never said to any of the angels, "You are my Son. Today I have become your Father." Psalm 2:7 Nor did God say of any angel, "I will be his Father, and he will be my Son." 2 Samuel 7:14

But we see Jesus, who for a short time was made lower than the angels. And now he is wearing a crown of glory and honor because he suffered and died. And by God's grace, he died for everyone.

and free those who were like slaves all their lives because of their fear of death.

And now he can help those who are tempted, because he himself suffered and was tempted.