(8)Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel; (9)in which I endure hardship, even unto bonds, as an evil-doer; but the word of God is not bound. (10)For this cause, I endure all things for the sake of the chosen, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. (11)Faithful is the saying: For if we died with him, we shall also live with him; (12)if we endure, we shall also reign with him; if we shall deny him, he also will deny us; (13)if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he can not deny himself. (14)Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the subverting of the hearers. (15)Endeavor to present thyself approved to God, a workman not made ashamed, rightly dividing[2:15] the word of truth. (16)But shun the profane babblings; for they will go on to more ungodliness. (17)And their word will eat as does a canker; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; (18)who erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and overturn the faith of some. (19)Nevertheless, God's firm foundation stands, having this seal: The Lord knew those who are his; and, Let every one that names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity. (20)But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some for honor and some for dishonor. (21)If a man therefore cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful for the master, prepared for every good work. (22)But flee youthful lusts; and follow righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (23)But the foolish and ignorant questionings avoid, knowing that they beget strifes. (24)And a servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle toward all, apt in teaching, patient of evil; (25)in meekness admonishing those who oppose themselves; if haply God may give them repentance unto the full knowledge of the truth; (26)and that they may awake to soberness out of the snare of the Devil, being taken captive by him, to do his will[2:26]. III. BUT know this, that in the last days perilous times will come. (2)For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, (3)without natural affection, implacable, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, without love to the good, (4)betrayers, headlong, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God; (5)having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof; and from these turn away. (6)For of these are they who creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, (7)ever learning, and never able to come to the full knowledge of the truth.