2 Timothy 2
1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Σὺ οὖν, τέκνον μου, ἐνδυναμοῦ ἐν τῇ χάριτι τῇ ἐν ˚Χριστῷ ˚Ἰησοῦ.
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.
Καὶ ἃ ἤκουσας παρʼ ἐμοῦ διὰ πολλῶν μαρτύρων, ταῦτα παράθου πιστοῖς ἀνθρώποις, οἵτινες ἱκανοὶ ἔσονται καὶ ἑτέρους διδάξαι.
3 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Συγκακοπάθησον ὡς καλὸς στρατιώτης ˚Χριστοῦ ˚Ἰησοῦ.
4 A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.
Οὐδεὶς στρατευόμενος ἐμπλέκεται ταῖς τοῦ βίου πραγματείαις, ἵνα τῷ στρατολογήσαντι ἀρέσῃ.
5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
Ἐὰν δὲ καὶ ἀθλῇ τις, οὐ στεφανοῦται, ἐὰν μὴ νομίμως ἀθλήσῃ.
6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
Τὸν κοπιῶντα γεωργὸν δεῖ πρῶτον τῶν καρπῶν μεταλαμβάνειν.
7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
Νόει ὃ λέγω, δώσει γάρ σοι ὁ ˚Κύριος σύνεσιν ἐν πᾶσιν.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
Μνημόνευε ˚Ἰησοῦν ˚Χριστὸν, ἐγηγερμένον ἐκ νεκρῶν, ἐκ σπέρματος Δαυίδ, κατὰ τὸ εὐαγγέλιόν μου,
9 for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
ἐν ᾧ κακοπαθῶ μέχρι δεσμῶν ὡς κακοῦργος. Ἀλλὰ ὁ λόγος τοῦ ˚Θεοῦ οὐ δέδεται!
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)
Διὰ τοῦτο, πάντα ὑπομένω διὰ τοὺς ἐκλεκτούς, ἵνα καὶ αὐτοὶ σωτηρίας τύχωσιν τῆς ἐν ˚Χριστῷ ˚Ἰησοῦ μετὰ δόξης αἰωνίου. (aiōnios g166)
11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος: “Εἰ γὰρ συναπεθάνομεν, καὶ συζήσομεν·
12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
εἰ ὑπομένομεν, καὶ συμβασιλεύσομεν· εἰ ἀρνησόμεθα, κἀκεῖνος ἀρνήσεται ἡμᾶς·
13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
εἰ ἀπιστοῦμεν, ἐκεῖνος πιστὸς μένει· ἀρνήσασθαι γὰρ ἑαυτὸν οὐ δύναται.”
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.
Ταῦτα ὑπομίμνῃσκε, διαμαρτυρόμενος ἐνώπιον τοῦ ˚Θεοῦ, μὴ λογομαχεῖν ἐπʼ οὐδὲν χρήσιμον, ἐπὶ καταστροφῇ τῶν ἀκουόντων.
15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
Σπούδασον σεαυτὸν δόκιμον παραστῆσαι τῷ ˚Θεῷ, ἐργάτην ἀνεπαίσχυντον, ὀρθοτομοῦντα τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας.
16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
Τὰς δὲ βεβήλους κενοφωνίας περιΐστασο, ἐπὶ πλεῖον γὰρ προκόψουσιν ἀσεβείας,
17 and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
καὶ ὁ λόγος αὐτῶν ὡς γάγγραινα νομὴν ἕξει· ὧν ἐστιν Ὑμέναιος, καὶ Φίλητος,
18 who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
οἵτινες περὶ τὴν ἀλήθειαν ἠστόχησαν, λέγοντες τὴν ἀνάστασιν ἤδη γεγονέναι, καὶ ἀνατρέπουσιν τήν τινων πίστιν.
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.”
Ὁ μέντοι στερεὸς θεμέλιος τοῦ ˚Θεοῦ ἕστηκεν, ἔχων τὴν σφραγῖδα ταύτην: “Ἔγνω ˚Κύριος τοὺς ὄντας αὐτοῦ”, καί, “Ἀποστήτω ἀπὸ ἀδικίας πᾶς ὁ ὀνομάζων τὸ ὄνομα ˚Κυρίου.”
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.
Ἐν μεγάλῃ δὲ οἰκίᾳ, οὐκ ἔστιν μόνον σκεύη χρυσᾶ καὶ ἀργυρᾶ, ἀλλὰ καὶ ξύλινα καὶ ὀστράκινα, καὶ ἃ μὲν εἰς τιμὴν, ἃ δὲ εἰς ἀτιμίαν.
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.
Ἐὰν οὖν τις ἐκκαθάρῃ ἑαυτὸν ἀπὸ τούτων, ἔσται σκεῦος εἰς τιμήν, ἡγιασμένον εὔχρηστον τῷ Δεσπότῃ, εἰς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἡτοιμασμένον.
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.
Τὰς δὲ νεωτερικὰς ἐπιθυμίας φεῦγε, δίωκε δὲ δικαιοσύνην, πίστιν, ἀγάπην, εἰρήνην, μετὰ τῶν ἐπικαλουμένων τὸν ˚Κύριον ἐκ καθαρᾶς καρδίας.
23 But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
Τὰς δὲ μωρὰς καὶ ἀπαιδεύτους ζητήσεις παραιτοῦ, εἰδὼς ὅτι γεννῶσι μάχας.
24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
Δοῦλον δὲ ˚Κυρίου οὐ δεῖ μάχεσθαι, ἀλλὰ ἤπιον εἶναι πρὸς πάντας, διδακτικόν, ἀνεξίκακον,
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.
ἐν πραΰτητι παιδεύοντα τοὺς ἀντιδιατιθεμένους, μήποτε δώῃ αὐτοῖς ὁ ˚Θεὸς μετάνοιαν εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας,
26 Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.
καὶ ἀνανήψωσιν ἐκ τῆς τοῦ διαβόλου παγίδος, ἐζωγρημένοι ὑπʼ αὐτοῦ, εἰς τὸ ἐκείνου θέλημα.
