9in which I suffer hardship to bonds, as a criminal. But God`s word isn`t bound.
10Therefore I endure all things for the elect`s sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11This saying is faithful: For if we died with him, we will also live with him.
12If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we will deny him, he also will deny us.
13If we are faithless, he remains faithful -- he can`t deny himself.
14Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they don`t argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
15Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn`t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.