9. for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.
10. For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.
11. It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
12. If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will deny us;
13. If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
14. Remind them of these things, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God not to wrangle about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers.
15. Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
16. But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
17. and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,