2 Timothy 2
1 Thou therefore, my sonne, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Iesus.
You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 And what things thou hast heard of me, by many witnesses, ye same deliuer to faithfull men, which shalbe able to teache other also.
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.
3 Thou therefore suffer affliction as a good souldier of Iesus Christ.
Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No man that warreth, entangleth himselfe with the affaires of this life, because he woulde please him that hath chosen him to be a souldier.
A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.
5 And if any man also striue for a Masterie, he is not crowned, except he striue as he ought to doe.
Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
6 The husbandman must labour before he receiue the fruites.
The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
7 Consider what I say: and the Lord giue thee vnderstanding in all things:
Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
8 Remember that Iesus Christ, made of the seede of Dauid, was raysed againe from the dead according to my Gospel,
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
9 Wherein I suffer trouble as an euill doer, euen vnto bondes: but the worde of God is not bounde.
for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
10 Therefore I suffer all things, for the elects sake, that they might also obtaine the saluation which is in Christ Iesus, with eternall glorie. (aiōnios g166)
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)
11 It is a true saying, For if we be dead together with him, we also shall liue together with him.
This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
12 If we suffer, we shall also reigne together with him: if we denie him, he also will denie vs.
if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
13 If we beleeue not, yet abideth he faithfull: he cannot denie himselfe.
if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
14 Of these things put them in remembrance, and protest before the Lord, that they striue not about wordes, which is to no profit, but to the peruerting of the hearers.
Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
15 Studie to shewe thy selfe approued vnto God, a workeman that needeth not to be ashamed, diuiding the worde of trueth aright.
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
16 Stay prophane, and vaine babblings: for they shall encrease vnto more vngodlinesse.
But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
17 And their worde shall fret as a canker: of which sort is Hymeneus and Philetus,
and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18 Which as concerning ye trueth haue erred from the marke, saying that the resurrection is past alreadie, and do destroy the faith of certaine.
who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
19 But the foundation of God remaineth sure, and hath this seale, The Lord knoweth who are his: and, Let euery one that calleth on the Name of Christ, depart from iniquitie.
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.”
20 Notwithstanding in a great house are not onely vessels of gold and of siluer, but also of wood and of earth, and some for honour, and some vnto dishonour.
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.
21 If any man therefore purge him selfe from these, he shalbe a vessell vnto honour, sanctified, and meete for the Lord, and prepared vnto euery good worke.
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.
22 Flee also from the lustes of youth, and follow after righteousnes, faith, loue, and peace, with them that call on the Lord with pure heart,
Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23 And put away foolish and vnlearned questions, knowing that they ingender strife.
But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
24 But the seruant of ye Lord must not striue, but must be gentle toward all men, apt to teache, suffering the euill,
And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
25 Instructing them with meekenesse that are contrary minded, prouing if God at any time will giue them repentance, that they may acknowledge the trueth,
He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
26 And come to amendment out of that snare of the deuil, of whom they are taken prisoners, to doe his will.
Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.
