2 Timothy 2
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1You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.1You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.2And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
3You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.3Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.4No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the recruiter.
5And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.5Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
6The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.6The hardworking farmer ought to be the first to get a share of the crops.
7Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.7Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
8Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel,8Keep your attention on Jesus Christ as risen from the dead and descended from David. This is according to my gospel.
9for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained.9I suffer for it to the point of being bound like a criminal, but God's message is not bound.
10Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.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.
11This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him.11This saying is trustworthy: For if we have died with Him, we will also live with Him;
12If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will 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; He cannot deny Himself.13if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
14Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.14Remind them of these things, charging them before God not to fight about words; this is in no way profitable and leads to the ruin of the hearers.
15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.
16But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.16But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.
17And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort,17And their word will spread like gangrene; Hymenaeus and Philetus are among them.
18who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some.18They have deviated from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and are overturning the faith of some.
19Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”19Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, having this inscription: The Lord knows those who are His, and Everyone who names the name of the Lord must turn away from unrighteousness.
20But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.20Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver bowls, but also those of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable.
21Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.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.
22Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.22Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
23But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.23But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.
24And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,24The Lord's slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient,
25in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,25instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading them to the knowledge of the truth.
26and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.26Then they may come to their senses and escape the Devil's trap, having been captured by him to do his will.
The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission.
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