Study Desk

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, for the sake of the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,

For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands;

for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.

Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God,

For this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher,

and for this reason I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him.

when he arrived in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me

Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.

for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.

Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.

Avoid profane chatter, for it will lead people into more and more impiety,

In a large house there are utensils not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for special use, some for ordinary.

All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will become special utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house, ready for every good work.

For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,

For among them are those who make their way into households and captivate silly women, overwhelmed by their sins and swayed by all kinds of desires,

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

and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.