2 Timothy 2
1 You then, my child, must be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Thou, therefore, my child, be empowering thyself in the favour that is in Christ Jesus,
2 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.
And, the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same, entrust thou unto faithful men, such as shall be, competent, to teach, others also.
3 As a good soldier of Christ Jesus accept your share of suffering.
Take thy part in suffering hardship, as a brave soldier of Christ Jesus: —
4 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.
No one that is serving as a soldier, entangleth himself with the matters of his livelihood, that he may please him that hath summoned him to serve as a soldier;
5 And if any one takes part in an athletic contest, he gets no prize unless he obeys the rules.
If, moreover, any man, contend even in the games, he is not crowned, unless, lawfully, he contend;
6 The harvestman who labours in the field must be the first to get a share of the crop.
The toiling husbandman, ought, first, of the fruits, to partake:
7 Mark well what I am saying: the Lord will give you discernment in everything.
Think, as to what I am speaking; for the Lord will give thee discernment in all things.
8 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.
Keep in mind Jesus Christ—raised from among the dead, of the seed of David, —according to my joyful message:
9 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.
In which I am suffering hardship, even unto bonds, as an evil-doer; but, the word of God, is not bound.
10 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)
For this cause, am I enduring, all things, for the sake of the chosen, in order that, they also, may obtain, the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus along with glory age-abiding. (aiōnios g166)
11 Faithful is the saying: "If we died with Him, we shall also live with Him;
Faithful, the saying—for, If we have died together, we shall also live together,
12 "If we patiently endure pain, we shall also share His Kingship; "If we disown Him, He will also disown us;
If we endure, we shall also reign together; If we shall deny, he also, will deny us,
13 "And even if our faith fails, He remains true--He cannot prove false to Himself."
If we are faithless, he, faithful, abideth, —for, deny himself, he cannot!
14 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.
Of these things, be putting [them] in remembrance, adjuring [them] before God not to be waging word-battles, —useful, for nothing, occasioning a subversion of them that hearken.
15 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.
Give diligence, thyself, approved, to present unto God, —a workman not to be put to shame, skillfully handling the word of truth.
16 But from irreligious and frivolous talk hold aloof, for those who indulge in it will proceed from bad to worse in impiety,
But, the profane pratings, shun; for, unto more ungodliness, will they force themselves on;
17 and their teaching will spread like a running sore. Hymenaeus and Philetus are men of that stamp.
And, their discourse, as a gangrene, will eat its way; —of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18 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.
Men who, concerning the truth, have erred, affirming, a resurrection, already, to have taken place, and are overthrowing the faith, of some.
19 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."
Howbeit, the firm foundation of God, standeth, having this seal—The Lord hath acknowledged them who are his, and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord stand aloof from unrighteousness.
20 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.
But, in a great house, there are not only gold and silver vessels, but, also wooden and earthen: and, some, indeed, for honour, while, some, are for dishonour:
21 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.
If, therefore, anyone will, for pureness, sever himself from these, he shall be a vessel for honour, hallowed, meet for the Master’s use, for every good work, prepared.
22 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.
But, from the youthful covetings, flee! and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, along with them who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.
23 But avoid foolish discussions with ignorant men, knowing--as you do--that these lead to quarrels;
But, from the foolish and undisciplined questionings, excuse thyself, knowing that they gender strifes;
24 and a bondservant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be inoffensive towards all men, a skilful teacher, and patient under wrongs.
And, a servant of the Lord, ought not to strive, but to be, gentle, towards all, apt in teaching, ready to endure malice, —
25 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
In meekness, bringing under discipline them that oppose themselves, lest at any time God should give them repentance unto a personal knowledge of truth,
26 and recover sober-mindedness and freedom from the Devil's snare, though they are now entrapped by him to do his will.
And they should wake up to sobriety out of, the adversary’s, snare, —though they have been taken alive by him for, that one’s, will.
