2 Timothy 2
1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Yoʋ then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in 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.
Entrust what yoʋ have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses to faithful men who will be competent to teach others also.
3 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Endure hardship 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 one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the affairs of civilian life, since he seeks to please the one who enlisted him.
5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
Similarly, an athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
The hardworking farmer ought to receive the first share of the crops.
7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
Think about what I am saying. May the Lord give yoʋ understanding in everything.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
Remember Jesus Christ, the offspring of David, who was 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 this gospel I suffer to the point of being chained like a criminal, but the word of God is not chained.
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 everything for the sake of the chosen, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in 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 trustworthy: If we died with him, we will 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 endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us;
13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful; he cannot 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.
Remind the people of these things, solemnly charging them before the Lord not to quarrel about words, which does no good but only leads to the ruin of those who are listening.
15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
Be diligent to present yoʋrself to God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly teaches the word of truth.
16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
Avoid profane chatter, for those who engage in such talk will stray further and further into ungodliness,
17 and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
and their message will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus 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 have strayed from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are undermining 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 seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord must depart from unrighteousness.”
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.
Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for honorable use and some for dishonorable use.
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.
Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master, 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.
Flee youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.
23 But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
Have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant controversies, knowing that they breed quarrels.
24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
A servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel, but to be kind to everyone, able to teach, and patient,
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.
instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of 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.
Then they will come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
