16. But for that reason I was mercifully treated, so that in me, as the foremost, Christ Jesus might display all his patience as an example for those who would come to believe in him for everlasting life.
17. To the king of ages, incorruptible, invisible, the only God, honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
18. I entrust this charge to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophetic words once spoken about you. Through them may you fight a good fight
19. by having faith and a good conscience. Some, by rejecting conscience, have made a shipwreck of their faith,
20. among them Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.