‏ 2 Timothy 2

Be Strong

1 You therefore, my
Or child
bson, cbe strong in the grace that is in dChrist Jesus.
2The things ewhich you have heard from me in the presence of fmany witnesses, gentrust these to hfaithful
Or men
people who will be jable to teach others also.
3 kSuffer hardship with me, as a good lsoldier of mChrist Jesus. 4No soldier in active service nentangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him. 5And if someone likewise ocompetes as an athlete, he is not
I.e., with a wreath
crowned as victor unless he competes according to the rules.
6 qThe hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops. 7Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

8 Remember Jesus Christ, rrisen from the dead, sdescendant of David, taccording to my gospel, 9
Lit in which
for which I vsuffer hardship even to wimprisonment as a xcriminal; but ythe word of God zis not imprisoned.
10For this reason aaI endure all things for abthe sake of
Or the chosen
those who are chosen, adso that they also may obtain the aesalvation which is in afChrist Jesus and with it ageternal glory.
11 ahThe statement is trustworthy:
For aiif we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

12 If we endure, ajwe will also reign with Him;
If we
Lit will deny
aldeny Him, He will also deny us;

13 If we are faithless, amHe remains faithful, for anHe cannot deny Himself.

An Unashamed Worker

14 Remind them of these things, and solemnly aoexhort them in the presence of God not to apdispute about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the listeners. 15Be diligent to aqpresent yourself approved to God as a worker who
Or has no reason to
does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling asthe word of truth.
16But atavoid auworldly and empty chatter, for
Lit they will make further progress in ungodliness
it will lead to further ungodliness,
17and their
Lit word
talk will spread like
Or cancer
gangrene. Among them are ayHymenaeus and Philetus,
18men who have gone astray from the truth, claiming that azthe resurrection has already taken place; and they are jeopardizing bathe faith of some. 19Nevertheless, the bbfirm foundation of God stands, having this bcseal: “ bdThe Lord knows those who are His;” and, “ beEveryone who names the name of the Lord is to keep away from wickedness.”

20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver implements, but also implements of wood and of earthenware, and bfsome are for honor while others are for dishonor. 21Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from bgthese things, he will be an implement for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, bhprepared for every good work. 22Now biflee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, bjfaith, love, and peace with those who bkcall on the Lord blfrom a pure heart. 23But refuse foolish and ignorant bmspeculations, knowing that they bnproduce
Lit fightings
quarrels.
24 bpThe Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, bqskillful in teaching, patient when wronged, 25 brwith gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, bsif perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to btthe knowledge of the truth, 26and they may come to their senses and escape from buthe snare of the devil, having been bvheld captive
Or by him, to do His will
by him to do his will.
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