17 Now to the Sovereign of the ages, incorruptible, invisible, to Elohim who alone is wise, be respect and esteem forever and ever. Amĕn.
18 This charge I entrust to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you might wage the good campaign,
19 having belief and a good conscience, which some have thrust aside and suffered shipwreck concerning their belief.
20 Among these are Humenaios and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan, in order to be taught not to blaspheme.