And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.

For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.

not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any spirit or message or letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come.

May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.

In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.

who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,