2 Timothy 2
1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace of our Lord Jeshu Meshiha.
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 those (doctrines) which thou hast heard from me by many witnesses, them commit to faithful men, who are also able to teach others.
3 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
And endure evils as a good soldier of Jeshu Meshiha.
4 A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.
No man serveth as a soldier, and entangleth himself with the affairs of the world, that he might please him who hath chosen him.
5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
And if one contendeth, he is not crowned, unless according to his law he contend.
6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
It becometh the husbandman who laboureth that he should first eat of his fruits.
7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
Understand what I say to thee. Our Lord give thee wisdom in all things.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
Remember Jeshu Meshiha, that he arose from among the dead, he who is of the seed of David, 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 endure evils unto bonds, as an evil-doer: but the word of Aloha 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)
Therefore I endure every thing on account of the elect, that they also may find salvation in Jeshu Meshiha, with the glory that is eternal. (aiōnios g166)
11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
Faithful is the word: For if we be dead with him, With him also we shall live;
12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
And if we endure, We shall also reign with him; But, if we deny him, He also will deny us!
13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
And if we believe him not, He in his faithfulness abideth; For deny himself he cannot.
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.
Of these (truths) remind them, and testify before our Lord, that they contend not with unprofitable words, to the overturning of those who hear them.
15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
And be careful to establish thyself perfectly before Aloha, a workman without shame, preaching rightly the word of truth.
16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
From vain words which have no utility in them withdraw; for they add greatly to the wickedness of those who are occupied with them.
17 and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
And their words as an eating cancer will lay hold upon many: but one of them is Hymeneos, and another Philetos,
18 who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
who have erred from the truth, saying, that the resurrection of the dead hath been, and the faith of some overturning.
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.”
But the true foundation of Aloha standeth; and it hath this signature: And the Lord knoweth them who are his. And, Let every one who invoketh the name of the Lord 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 vessels of gold only or of silver, but also of wood, also of clay: of them (some are) to honour, and of them (some) to dishonour.
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 a man then purify himself from these, he will be a pure vessel unto honour, fitted for the use of his Lord, and 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.
From all the lusts of youth escape; and pursue after righteousness, and faith, and charity, and peace, with them who call upon the Lord with a pure heart.
23 But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
From foolish controversies which are without instruction withdraw; for thou knowest that they beget strifes.
24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
But a servant of the Lord oweth not to strive, but to be gentle towards every man, and teaching, and long-suffering,
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.
that he may instruct them who would contend against him with meekness, if by any means Aloha may give them conversion, and they may acknowledge the 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 be mindful of themselves, and remove from the snare of Satana, by whom they have been entrapped at his will.
