2 Timothy 2
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1So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.1You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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.2And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
3Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.3Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please the one who recruited him.4No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
5Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.5Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor's crown except by competing according to the rules.
6The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.6The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
7Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this. 7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,
9for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God's message is not imprisoned!9for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God's word is not chained.
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.10Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
11This saying is trustworthy: If we died with him, we will also live with him. 11Here is a trustworthy saying: 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 disown him, he will also disown us;
13If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself. 13if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
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.14Keep reminding God's people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
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.15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
16But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,16Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
17and their message will spread its infection like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are in this group.17Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18They have strayed from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and they are undermining some people's faith.18who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some.
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." 19Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."
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.20In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use.
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.21Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
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.22Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.23Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
24And the Lord's slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,24And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
25correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth25Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,
26and they will come to their senses and escape the devil's trap where they are held captive to do his will. 26and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
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