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for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,

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,

which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me.

but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found me—

for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!

Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers.

But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,

But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity."

Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable.

And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,

But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.

having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.

But they will not get very far, for their folly will be plain to all, as was that of those two men.

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it

For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions,

Henceforth there is laid up 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.

At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them!

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth.

but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.