2 Timothy 2
1 Yoʋ then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus:
2 Entrust what yoʋ have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses to faithful men who will be competent to teach others also.
and the things which thou hast heard from me, before many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
3 Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
Do thou therefore endure hardship, as becomes a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 No one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the affairs of civilian life, since he seeks to please the one who enlisted him.
No one, that enters into military service, embarrasseth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him.
5 Similarly, an athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
And if any one contend in the public games, he gains not the crown unless he contend fairly.
6 The hardworking farmer ought to receive the first share of the crops.
The husbandman must labour first, in order to partake of the fruits.
7 Think about what I am saying. May the Lord give yoʋ understanding in everything.
Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, the offspring of David, who was raised from the dead according to my gospel.
Remember Jesus Christ of the seed of David, who was raised from the dead, according to my gospel:
9 For this gospel I suffer to the point of being chained like a criminal, but the word of God is not chained.
for whose sake I suffer trouble even unto bonds, as if I were a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.
10 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)
Therefore I submit to every thing for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is by Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. (aiōnios g166)
11 This saying is trustworthy: If we died with him, we will also live with him;
It is an undoubted truth, if we are dead with Him, we shall 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 suffer, we shall also reign with Him: if we disown Him, He will also disown us.
13 if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful; he cannot deny himself.
If we are unfaithful, He continueth faithful notwithstanding; He cannot renounce Himself.
14 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.
These things remind them of, charging them before the Lord not to contend about words, which is profitable for nothing, and tends to the subversion of the hearers.
15 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.
Endeavour to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 Avoid profane chatter, for those who engage in such talk will stray further and further into ungodliness,
But avoid prophane empty harangues; for they will proceed to more impiety,
17 and their message will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
and their discourse will eat like a gangrene. Of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus; who have erred from the truth,
18 who have strayed from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are undermining the faith of some.
saying that the resurrection is already past; and subvert the faith of some.
19 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.”
However, the foundation of God standeth firm, having this inscription, The Lord knoweth them that are his; and, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
20 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.
In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, some for meaner uses.
21 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.
If therefore any one purify himself from these corruptions, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified and fitted for the Master's use, being prepared for every good work.
22 Flee youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.
Flee youthful passions: and follow righteousness, fidelity, love, and peace, with all those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart:
23 Have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant controversies, knowing that they breed quarrels.
but foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they produce quarrels; for the servant of the Lord ought not to wrangle,
24 A servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel, but to be kind to everyone, able to teach, and patient,
but to be gentle towards all men, ready to teach, patient under injuries,
25 instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth.
with meekness instructing those of different sentiments, not knowing but God may give them repentance to the acknowledgement of the truth;
26 Then they will come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
and they may awake out of the snare of the devil, who have been captivated by him to his will.
