2 Timothy 3:14–4:8

14  But thou, abide in those things which thou hast learned, and of which thou hast been fully persuaded, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15  and that from a child thou hast known the sacred letters, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16  Every scripture is divinely inspired, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; 17  that the man of God may be complete, fully fitted to every good work.

Chapter 4

1  I testify before God and Christ Jesus, who is about to judge living and dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom, 2  proclaim the word; be urgent in season and out of season, convict, rebuke, encourage, with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3  For the time shall be when they will not bear sound teaching; but according to their own lusts will heap up to themselves teachers, having an itching ear; 4  and they will turn away their ear from the truth, and will have turned aside to fables. 5  But thou, be sober in all things, bear evils, do the work of an evangelist, fill up the full measure of thy ministry. 6  For I am already being poured out, and the time of my release is come. 7  I have combated the good combat, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8  Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing.