9. Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before the world began;
10. But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
11. To which I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
12. For which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him against that day.
13. Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.