2 Timothy 2
1 Thou therefore, my sonne, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Iesus.
You then, my child, must 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.
All that you have been taught by me in the hearing of many witnesses, you must hand on to trusty men who shall themselves, in turn, be competent to instruct others also.
3 Thou therefore suffer affliction as a good souldier of Iesus Christ.
As a good soldier of Christ Jesus accept your share of suffering.
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.
Every one who serves as a soldier keeps himself from becoming entangled in the world's business--so that he may satisfy the officer 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.
And if any one takes part in an athletic contest, he gets no prize unless he obeys the rules.
6 The husbandman must labour before he receiue the fruites.
The harvestman who labours in the field must be the first to get a share of the crop.
7 Consider what I say: and the Lord giue thee vnderstanding in all things:
Mark well what I am saying: the Lord will give you discernment in everything.
8 Remember that Iesus Christ, made of the seede of Dauid, was raysed againe from the dead according to my Gospel,
Never forget that Jesus Christ has risen from among the dead and is a descendant of David, as is declared in the Good News which I preach.
9 Wherein I suffer trouble as an euill doer, euen vnto bondes: but the worde of God is not bounde.
For preaching the Good News I suffer, and am even put in chains, as if I were a criminal: yet the word of God is not imprisoned.
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 God's own people; so that they also may obtain salvation--even the salvation which is in Christ Jesus--and with it 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.
Faithful is the saying: "If we died with Him, we shall 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 patiently endure pain, we shall also share His Kingship; "If we disown Him, He will also disown us;
13 If we beleeue not, yet abideth he faithfull: he cannot denie himselfe.
"And even if our faith fails, He remains true--He cannot prove false to 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.
Bring all this to men's remembrances, solemnly charging them in the presence of God not to waste time in wrangling about mere words, a course which is altogether unprofitable and tends only to the ruin of the hearers.
15 Studie to shewe thy selfe approued vnto God, a workeman that needeth not to be ashamed, diuiding the worde of trueth aright.
Earnestly seek to commend yourself to God as a servant who, because of his straightforward dealing with the word of truth, has no reason to feel any shame.
16 Stay prophane, and vaine babblings: for they shall encrease vnto more vngodlinesse.
But from irreligious and frivolous talk hold aloof, for those who indulge in it will proceed from bad to worse in impiety,
17 And their worde shall fret as a canker: of which sort is Hymeneus and Philetus,
and their teaching will spread like a running sore. Hymenaeus and Philetus are men of that stamp.
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.
In the matter of the truth they have gone astray, saying that the Resurrection is already past, and so they are overthrowing 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.
Yet God's solid foundation stands unmoved, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who really belong to Him." And this also, "Let every one who names the Name of the Lord renounce all wickedness."
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.
Now in a great house there are not only articles of gold and silver, but also others of wood and of earthenware; and some are for specially honourable, and others 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.
If therefore a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he himself will be for specially honourable use, consecrated, fit for the Master's service, and fully equipped 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,
Keep a strong curb, however, on your youthful cravings; and strive for integrity, good faith, love, peace, in company with all who pray to the Lord with pure hearts.
23 And put away foolish and vnlearned questions, knowing that they ingender strife.
But avoid foolish discussions with ignorant men, knowing--as you do--that these lead to quarrels;
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 bondservant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be inoffensive towards all men, a skilful teacher, and patient under wrongs.
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 speak in a gentle tone when correcting the errors of opponents, in the hope that God will at last give them repentance, for them to come to a full 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.
and recover sober-mindedness and freedom from the Devil's snare, though they are now entrapped by him to do his will.
