¹¹ I was ·chosen [appointed] ·to tell that Good News [^La preacher/herald] and to be an apostle and a teacher. ¹² I am suffering now ·because I tell the Good News [^Lfor this reason], but I am not ashamed, because I know the One in whom I have ·believed [put my trust/faith]. And I am ·sure [convinced; confident] he is able to ·protect [guard; keep safe] what ·he has trusted me with [or I have entrusted with him; ^Lmy deposit/entrustment] until that day [^Cthe final day of judgment and reward]. ¹³ ·Follow the pattern [or Hold to the standard/norm] of true teachings that you heard from me ·in [or accompanied by the] faith and love, which are ·available in [^Lin] Christ Jesus.