| International Standard Version | New Living Translation |
| 1As for you, my child, be strong by the grace that is in the Messiah Jesus. | 1Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. |
| 2What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well. | 2You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. |
| 3Join me in suffering like a good soldier of the Messiah Jesus. | 3Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. |
| 4No one serving in the military gets mixed up in civilian matters, for his aim is to please his commanding officer. | 4Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them. |
| 5Moreover, no one who is an athlete wins a prize unless he competes according to the rules. | 5And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules. |
| 6Furthermore, it is the hard working farmer who should have the first share of the crops. | 6And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor. |
| 7Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you to understand all these things. | 7Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things. |
| 8Meditate on Jesus, the Messiah, who was raised from the dead and is a descendant of David. This is the gospel I tell others. | 8Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach. |
| 9Because of it I am experiencing trouble, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. However, God's word is not chained. | 9And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained. |
| 10For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive the salvation that is in the Messiah Jesus, along with eternal glory. | 10So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen. |
| 11This saying is trustworthy: In dying with the Messiah, true life we gain. | 11This is a trustworthy saying: If we die with him, we will also live with him. |
| 12Enduring, we with him will reign. Who him denies, he will disclaim. | 12If we endure hardship, we will reign with him. If we deny him, he will deny us. |
| 13Our faith may fail, his never wanes— That's who he is, he cannot change! | 13If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is. |
| 14Remind others about these things, and warn them before God not to argue over words. Arguing does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening. | 14Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them. An Approved Worker |
| 15Do your best to present yourself to God as an approved worker who has nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of truth with precision. | 15Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. |
| 16However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly, | 16Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior. |
| 17and what they say will spread everywhere like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are like that. | 17This kind of talk spreads like cancer, as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus. |
| 18They have abandoned the truth by claiming that the resurrection has already taken place, and so they destroy the faith of others. | 18They have left the path of truth, claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way, they have turned some people away from the faith. |
| 19However, God's solid foundation still stands. It has this inscription on it: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from evil." | 19But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The LORD knows those who are his,” and “All who belong to the LORD must turn away from evil.” |
| 20In a large house there are not only utensils made of gold and silver, but also those made of wood and clay. Some are for special use, while others are for ordinary use. | 20In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. |
| 21Therefore, if anyone stops associating with these people, he will become a special utensil, set apart for the owner's use, prepared for every good action. | 21If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work. |
| 22Flee from youthful passions. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart. | 22Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. |
| 23Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments. | 23Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. |
| 24A servant of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable, willing to suffer wrong, | 24A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. |
| 25and gentle when refuting opponents. After all, maybe God will allow them to repent and to come to a full knowledge of the truth, | 25Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. |
| 26so that they might escape from the devil's snare, even though they've been held captive by him to do his will. | 26Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants. |
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