So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for Him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News. For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was His plan from before the beginning of time – to show us His grace through Christ Jesus. And now He has made al of this plan to us by the appearing of Christ Jesus, our Savior. And now He has broke the power of death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the Good News. And God chose me to be a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of this Good News. (vv. 8-11, NLT)
Hold on the the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me – a pattern shaped by the faith and love you have in Christ Jesus. Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you. (vv 12-14, NLT)