American Standard Version of 1901
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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Saviour, and Christ Jesus our hope;
unto Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
I know that after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock;
For the mystery of lawlessness doth already work: {Or, only until he that now restraineth be taken &c.}only there is one that restraineth now, until he be taken out of the way.
holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof: from these also turn away.
But evil men and impostors shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I resisted him to the face, because he stood condemned.
And as they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
And I know that his commandment is life eternal: the things therefore which I speak, even as the Father hath said unto me, so I speak.
but that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.