Study Desk

So do not be ashamed to tell people about our Lord Jesus, and do not be ashamed of me, in prison for the Lord. But suffer with me for the Good News. God, who gives us the strength to do that,

saved us and made us his holy people. That was not because of anything we did ourselves but because of God's purpose and grace. That grace was given to us through Christ Jesus before time began,

but it is now shown to us by the coming of our Savior Christ Jesus. He destroyed death, and through the Good News he showed us the way to have life that cannot be destroyed.

I am suffering now because I tell the Good News, but I am not ashamed, because I know Jesus, the One in whom I have believed. And I am sure he is able to protect what he has trusted me with until that day.

and I am suffering because of it to the point of being bound with chains like a criminal. But God's teaching is not in chains.

But God's strong foundation continues to stand. These words are written on the seal: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who wants to belong to the Lord must stop doing wrong."

In a large house there are not only things made of gold and silver, but also things made of wood and clay. Some things are used for special purposes, and others are made for ordinary jobs.

But run away from the evil desires of youth. Try hard to live right and to have faith, love, and peace, together with those who trust in the Lord from pure hearts.

And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, a good teacher, and patient.

and will act as if they serve God but will not have his power. Stay away from those people.

These women are always learning new teachings, but they are never able to understand the truth fully.

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 have followed what I teach, the way I live, my goal, faith, patience, and love. You know I never give up.

You know how I have been hurt and have suffered, as in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. I have suffered, but the Lord saved me from all those troubles.

But people who are evil and cheat others will go from bad to worse. They will fool others, but they will also be fooling themselves.

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.

But you should control yourself at all times, accept troubles, do the work of telling the Good News, and complete all the duties of a servant of God.

Now, a crown is being held for me—a crown for being right with God. The Lord, the judge who judges rightly, will give the crown to me on that day—not only to me but to all those who have waited with love for him to come again.

But the Lord stayed with me and gave me strength so I could fully tell the Good News to all those who are not Jews. So I was saved from the lion's mouth.