Summary: Remain faithful to sound teaching. Trust in God’s grace. Pass on the truth to others who will teach it. Endure hardships for Christ with strength and perseverance.
Beloved: Take as your norm the sound words that you heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard this rich trust with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells within us.
My child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well. Bear your share of hardship along with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.