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FromFrom">[fn] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,2 Corinthians 1:1; Ephesians 3:6; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 9:15;">[xr]

He saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our own works but according to his own purpose and the grace that was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.before the times of the ages">[fn]Romans 3:20; 8:28; 9:11; 16:25; Ephesians 1:4; 3:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; 1 Timothy 1:1; Titus 1:2; 3:4-5; Hebrews 3:1; 1 Peter 1:20;">[xr]

Now, however, it has been revealed through the coming of our Savior Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and through the gospel has brought life and release from death into full view.Romans 16:26; 1 Corinthians 15:54-55; Ephesians 1:9; Colossians 1:26; Titus 1:3; Hebrews 2:14; 1 Peter 1:20;">[xr]

Hold on to the pattern of healthy teachings that you have heard from me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.Romans 2:20; 6:17; 1 Timothy 1:10,14; 6:3; 2 Timothy 2:2; 3:14; Titus 1:9; Hebrews 10:23; Revelation 2:25;">[xr]

May the Lord grant that he finds mercy from the Lord on that day. You know very well how much he assisted me in Ephesus.Matthew 25:34-40; 2 Thessalonians 1:10; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 6:10;">[xr]

I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.1 Corinthians 9:24-25; Philippians 3:14; 1 Timothy 6:12; Hebrews 12:1;">[xr]

The Lord will rescue me from every evil attackevil work">[fn] and will take me safely towill preserve me for">[fn] his heavenly kingdom. Glory belongs to him forever and ever! Amen.Psalm 121:7; Romans 11:36; Galatians 1:5; Hebrews 13:21;">[xr]