2 Timothy 2
1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Therefore, my son, be strong in the favor which is through Christ Jesus.
2 And 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.
And what things you have heard from me by many witnesses, these commit in trust to faithful men, who shall be fit also to teach others.
3 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Endure evil as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.
No man who wars entangles himself with the occupations of this life, that he may please him, who has chosen him to be a soldier.
5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
And also if one contend in the games, he is not crowned unless he contend according to the laws.
6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
It becomes the husbandman to labor, before he partakes of the fruits.
7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
Consider what I say; and may the Lord give you understanding in all things!
8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
Remember, Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, has been raised from the dead, according to my gospel;
9 for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
for which I suffer evil as a malefactor, even to bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
10 For 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. (aiōnios g166)
For this cause I patiently bear all things on account of the elect; that they, indeed, may obtain the salvation which is by Christ Jesus with eternal glory. (aiōnios g166)
11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
This saying is true, that if we die with him, we shall also live with him:
12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
if we suffer patiently, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us.
13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
Though we be unfaithful, he abides faithful; he can not deny himself.
14 Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
Put them in remembrance of these things; earnestly testifying to them in the presence of the Lord, not to fight about words for nothing useful, but to the subverting of the hearers.
15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
Strive to exhibit yourself to God an approved workman, irreproachable, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
But profane empty babblings resist, for they will increase to more ungodliness.
17 and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
And their word will eat as a gangrene: for whom are Hymeneus and Philetus;
18 who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
who, concerning the truth, have erred, affirming that the resurrection has already happened, and do subvert the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless, 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.”
Nevertheless, the foundation of God stands firm, having this inscription, The Lord has made known them who are his: -- and, Let every one who names the name of Christ, depart from iniquity.
20 A 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.
But, in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earthenware; some to honor, and some to dishonor.
21 So 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.
If, then, a man will cleanse himself well from these, he will be a vessel appointed to honor, sanctified, and very profitable for the master's use, prepared for every good work.
22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Flee, therefore, youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with them who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
23 But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
Moreover, foolish and ignorant questions reject, knowing that they beget contentions;
24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
and the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but gentle toward all men, fit to teach, patiently bearing evil,
25 He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
in meekness instructing those who set themselves in opposition; if, by any means God will give them reformation to the acknowledgment of truth;
26 Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.
and they may awake up out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
