2 Timothy 2
1 You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Do you then, my son, strengthen you heart in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.
2 The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful people, who will be able to teach others also.
The teachings which you have heard from me, attested by many witnesses, deliver into the keeping of faithful men, who in their turn will be able to teach others also.
3 You therefore must share in hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Take your share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
A soldier in active service avoids entangling himself in the every- day affairs of life, so that he may please his commander.
5 Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
And again, an athlete is not crowned unless he obeys the rules of the game.
6 The farmers who labor must be the first to get a share of the crops.
The farmer who has done the work should be the first to get a share of the crop.
7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
Reflect on what I am telling you. The Lord will give you understanding in everything.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, a descendant of David, according to my Good News,
Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, has been raised from the dead according to the gospel I proclaim.
9 in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God's word is not chained.
For preaching it I am suffering, and am even put in chains as a malefacter. But God’s message is no prisoner.
10 Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones' sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with everlasting glory. (aiōnios g166)
That is why I endure everything for the sake of the chosen, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. (aiōnios g166)
11 This saying is faithful: "For if we died with him, we will also live with him.
Faithful is the saying. "If we have died with him, we shall also live with him.
12 If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
If we endure suffering, we shall also reign with him. If we disown him, he too will disown us.
13 If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself."
If we prove faithless. he abides faithful, for he cannot be false to himself."
14 Remind them of these things, charging them in the presence of God, not to wrangle about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
Always call these truths to men’s mind; adjuring them in the presence of God to avoid controversy. It is a useless thing, and subverts those who listen to it.
15 Do your best to present yourself approved by God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, properly handling the word of truth.
Strive earnestly to present yourself unto God, tested and proved worthy by trial, a workman unashamed, ever cutting a straight path for the message of the truth.
16 But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
but avoid profane babble; for people will go farther and farther in impiety,
17 and their word will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
and their teaching will spread like a gangrene.
18 who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.
Among such are Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have gone astray concerning the truth by declaring that the resurrection is already past; and they are undermining the faith of some.
19 However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."
Nevertheless God’s firm foundation stands unshaken, bearing this inscription, THE LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS, and this also, LET EVERY ONE WHO NAMES THE NAME OF THE LORD RENOUNCE WICKEDNESS.
20 Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor, and some for dishonor.
Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for noble, some for ignoble uses.
21 If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master's use, prepared for every good work.
If then a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he will be a vessel for honor, consecrated, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
22 Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Flee from the passions of youth, but run after righteousness, faith, love, and peace, in company with those who out of a pure heart call upon the Lord.
23 But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.
Ever shun foolish and puerile discussions, for you know that they lead to quarrels.
24 The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,
The Lord’s slave must not quarrel, but must be kind to all men; a skilful teacher, patient of wrong.
25 in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
He must be gentle when instructing opponents; for possibly God may give them a change of mind for the recognition of the truth,
26 and they may recover themselves out of the devil's snare, having been taken captive by him to his will.
and they may come to their senses again, and escape the snare of the devil, as they are restored to life by God to do his will.
