11. You know how I have been hurt and have suffered. You know all that happened to me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. You know the hurts I suffered in those places. But the Lord saved me from all those troubles.
12. Everyone who wants to live the way God wants, in Christ Jesus, will be persecuted.
13. People who are evil and cheat other people will go from bad to worse. They will fool others, but they will also be fooling themselves.
14. But you should continue following the teachings that you learned. You know that these teachings are true. And you know you can trust those who taught you.
15. You have known the Holy Scriptures since you were a child. The Scriptures are able to make you wise. And that wisdom leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
16. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching and for showing people what is wrong in their lives. It is useful for correcting faults and teaching how to live right.
17. Using the Scriptures, the person who serves God will be ready and will have everything he needs to do every good work.