16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.

17 Now to ^athe King eternal, ^bimmortal, ^cinvisible, to God ^dwho alone is wise, ^ebe honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.  ‡

19 having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck,

20 of whom are ^aHymenaeus and ^bAlexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they may learn not to ^cblaspheme. ‡