2 Timothy 2
CSB Parallel NET [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT GRK]
Christian Standard BibleNET Bible
1You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.1So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.2And entrust what you heard me say in the presence of many others as witnesses to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.
3Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.3Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the commanding officer.4No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please the one who recruited him.
5Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.5Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.
6The hardworking farmer ought to be the first to get a share of the crops.6The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.
7Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.7Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.
8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead and descended from David, according to my gospel,8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,
9for which I suffer to the point of being bound like a criminal. But the word of God is not bound.9for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God's message is not imprisoned!
10This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.10So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God, that they too may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory.
11This saying is trustworthy: For if we died with him, we will also live with him;11This saying is trustworthy: If we died with him, we will also live with him.
12if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us;12If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.
13if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.13If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.
14Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to fight about words. This is useless and leads to the ruin of those who listen.14Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.
15Be diligent to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.15Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.
16Avoid irreverent and empty speech, since those who engage in it will produce even more godlessness,16But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,
17and their teaching will spread like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are among them.17and their message will spread its infection like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are in this group.
18They have departed from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and are ruining the faith of some.18They have strayed from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and they are undermining some people's faith.
19Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, bearing this inscription: The Lord knows those who are his, and let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness.19However, God's solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."
20Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also those of wood and clay; some for honorable use and some for dishonorable.20Now in a wealthy home there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also ones made of wood and of clay, and some are for honorable use, but others for ignoble use.
21So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.21So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.
22Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.22But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
23But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, because you know that they breed quarrels.23But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.
24The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient,24And the Lord's slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,
25instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading them to the knowledge of the truth.25correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth
26Then they may come to their senses and escape the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.26and they will come to their senses and escape the devil's trap where they are held captive to do his will.
The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission.NET Bible copyright © 1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. //netbible.com. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
2 Timothy 1
Top of Page
Top of Page