2 Timothy 2

1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

3 Endure hardship, therefore, like a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

4 A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.

7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.

8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,

9 for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.

14 Remind the believers of these things, charging them before the Lord to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

17 and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

18 who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.

19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

20 A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.

21 So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

23 But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

25 He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

26 Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.

1 ¶ Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of [this] life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

5 And if a man also strive for masteries, [yet] is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

8 ¶ Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, [even] unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 [It is] a faithful saying: For if we be dead with [him], we shall also live with [him]:

12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with [him]: if we deny [him], he also will deny us:

13 If we believe not, [yet] he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

14 ¶ Of these things put [them] in remembrance, charging [them] before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, [but] to the subverting of the hearers.

15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

16 But shun profane [and] vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

19 ¶ Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, [and] prepared unto every good work.

22 ¶ Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient,

25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

26 And [that] they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

1 Be strong therefore, my son, through grace in Christ JESUS.

2 And the things which thou hast heard of me by many witnesses, command faithful men, which are able, to teach others also.

3 suffer thyself to be a good soldier of JESUS CHRIST!

4 No man of war fighteth himself in the merchandise of food, that he may please him that hath accepted him.

5 And though a man fight, yet shall he not be crowned, if he fight aright.

6 But the husbandman that tilleth the field shall first enjoy the fruits thereof. Mark what I say!

7 But the LORD shall give thee understanding in all things.

8 Keep in remembrance Jesus Christ, who is risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel,

9 Over which I suffer unto the bonds as an evildoer. But God's word is not bound.

10 Therefore I suffer all things for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain blessedness in Christ JEsu with everlasting glory.

11 This is ever certainly true: if we die with them, we shall live with them;

12 If we forbear, we shall reign with him; if we deny, he also will deny us.

13 If we believe not, he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

14 Remind them of this, and testify before the LORD that they do not quarrel about words, which is of no profit but to turn away them that hear.

15 Make every effort to present to God a righteous, blameless worker, who rightly divides the word of truth.

16 Forsake unspiritual and idle babblings: for they do much to an ungodly nature.

17 And their word devoureth as the canker, among which are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

18 Which have erred from the truth, saying that the resurrection is past, and have perverted the faith of some.

19 But the firm foundation of God standeth, and hath this seal: The LORD knoweth them that are his, and: Let him depart from unrighteousness that calleth the name of Christ.

20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also vessels of wood and earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

21 If any man therefore purge himself from such men, he shall be a holy vessel unto honour, fit for the master of the house, and prepared for all good works.

22 Flee the lusts of youth. But pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with the aged, who call upon the Lord with a pure heart.

23 But abstain from foolish and vain questions: for thou knowest that they bring forth strife.

24 But one of the LORD shall not be quarrelsome, but shall be kind to all, instructive, able to bear the wicked with meekness.

25 And punish the unruly, whether God will one day give them repentance to know the truth,

26 And be sober again from the snare of the devil, by whom they are bound to his will.