2 Timothy 2 BSB ISV Parallel

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1You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

1As for you, my child, be strong by the grace that is in the Messiah Jesus.

2And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

2What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.

3Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

3Join me in suffering like a good soldier of the Messiah Jesus.

4A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

4No one serving in the military gets mixed up in civilian matters, for his aim is to please his commanding officer.

5Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

5Moreover, no one who is an athlete wins a prize unless he competes according to the rules.

6The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.

6Furthermore, it is the hard working farmer who should have the first share of the crops.

7Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.

7Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you to understand all these things.

8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,

8Meditate on Jesus, the Messiah, who was raised from the dead and is a descendant of David. This is the gospel I tell others.

9for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

9Because of it I am experiencing trouble, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. However, God's word is not chained.

10For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

10For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive the salvation that is in the Messiah Jesus, along with eternal glory.

11This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

11This saying is trustworthy: In dying with the Messiah, true life we gain.

12if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

12Enduring, we with him will reign. Who him denies, he will disclaim.

13if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

13Our faith may fail, his never wanes— That's who he is, he cannot change!

14Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

14Remind others about these things, and warn them before God not to argue over words. Arguing does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening.

15Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

15Do your best to present yourself to God as an approved worker who has nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of truth with precision.

16But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

16However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly,

17and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

17and what they say will spread everywhere like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are like that.

18who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.

18They have abandoned the truth by claiming that the resurrection has already taken place, and so they destroy the faith of others.

19Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

19However, God's solid foundation still stands. It has this inscription on it: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."

20A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.

20In a large house there are not only utensils made of gold and silver, but also those made of wood and clay. Some are for special use, while others are for ordinary use.

21So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

21Therefore, if anyone stops associating with these people, he will become a special utensil, set apart for the owner's use, prepared for every good action.

22Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

22Flee from youthful passions. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart.

23But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

23Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.

24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

24A servant of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable, willing to suffer wrong,

25He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

25and gentle when refuting opponents. After all, maybe God will allow them to repent and to come to a full knowledge of the truth,

26Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.

26so that they might escape from the devil's snare, even though they've been held captive by him to do his will.

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