11. That teaching is part of the Good News that our blessed God gave me to tell. In it we see his glory.
12. I thank Christ Jesus our Lord because he trusted me and gave me this work of serving him. He gives me strength.
13. In the past I insulted Christ. As a proud and violent man, I persecuted his people. But God gave me mercy because I did not know what I was doing. I did that before I became a believer.
14. But our Lord gave me a full measure of his grace. And with that grace came the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
15. Here is a true statement that should be accepted without question: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and I am the worst of them.
16. But I was given mercy so that in me Christ Jesus could show that he has patience without limit. Christ showed his patience with me, the worst of all sinners. He wanted me to be an example for those who would believe in him and have eternal life.
17. Honor and glory to the King who rules forever. He cannot be destroyed and cannot be seen. Honor and glory forever and ever to the only God. Amen.
18. Timothy, you are like a son to me. What I am telling you to do agrees with the prophecies that were told about you in the past. I want you to remember those prophecies and fight the good fight of faith.
19. Continue to trust in God and do what you know is right. Some people have not done this, and their faith is now in ruins.
20. Hymenaeus and Alexander are men like that. I have given them to Satan so that they will learn not to speak against God.