2 Timothy 2 NIV HCSB Parallel

◄ 2 Timothy 2 ►

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1You then, 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 you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.

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.

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

3Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.

4No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the recruiter.

5Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor's crown except by competing 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 should be the first to receive a share of the crops.

6The hardworking farmer ought to be the first to get a share of the crops.

7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

7Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is 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 am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God's word 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 everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that 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.

11Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will 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 will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown 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 disown himself.

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

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.

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.

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.

15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.

16Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.

16But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.

17Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

17And their word will spread like gangrene; Hymenaeus and Philetus are among them.

18who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy 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, 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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

23Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.

23But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.

24And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

24The Lord's slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient,

25Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

25instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading them to the knowledge of the truth.

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.

26Then they may come to their senses and escape the Devil's trap, having been captured by him to do his will.

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