2 Timothy 2
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1You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.1You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.2And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
3Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.3Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.4No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
5Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.5Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor's crown except by competing according to the rules.
6The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops.6The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
7Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel,8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,
9for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.9for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God's word is not chained.
10For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.10Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
11It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him;11Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him;
12If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will deny us;12if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us;
13If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.13if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
14Remind them of these things, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God not to wrangle about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers.14Keep reminding God's people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
16But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,16Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
17and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,17Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18men who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some.18who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some.
19Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness."19Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."
20Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor.20In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use.
21Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.21Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
22Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.22Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.23Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
24The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,24And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
25with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,25Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,
26and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.26and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
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