2 Timothy — Chapter 2

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

2And 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.

3Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10For 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.

11This 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 will also deny us;

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

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

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

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

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

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

19Nevertheless, 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.”

20A 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.

21So 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

2And 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14Of 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.

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

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

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

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

19Nevertheless 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.

20But 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.

21If 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.

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

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

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

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

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

1Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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

3Suffer hardship with [me], as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of [this] life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

5And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowded, except he have contended lawfully.

6The husbandmen that laboreth must be the first to partake of the fruits.

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

8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel:

9wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.

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

11Faithful is the saying: For if we died with him, we shall also live with him:

12if we endure, we shall also reign with him: if we shall deny him, he also will deny us:

13if we are faithless, he abideth faithful; for he cannot deny himself.

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

15Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

16But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

17and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: or whom is Hymenaeus an Philetus;

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

19Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.

20Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some unto honor, and some unto dishonor.

21If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, meet for the master`s use, prepared unto every good work.

22after righteousness, faith, love, pace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

23But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.

24And the Lord`s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,

25in meekness correcting them that oppose themselves; if peradventure God may give them repentance unto the knowledge of the truth,

26and they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him unto his will.

1So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2And what you heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.

3Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please the one who recruited him.

5Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.

6The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.

7Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,

9for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God’s message is not imprisoned!

10So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God, that they, too, may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory.

11This saying is trustworthy: 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 will also deny us.

13If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.

14Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.

15Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.

16But avoid profane chatter because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

17and their message will spread its infection like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are in this group.

18They have strayed from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and they are undermining some people’s faith.

19However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”

20Now in a wealthy home there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also ones made of wood and of clay, and some are for honorable use, but others for ignoble use.

21So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

22But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

23But reject foolish and ignorant controversies because you know they breed infighting.

24And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

25correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth,

26and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will.

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

2The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

3You therefore must endure hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

5Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.

6The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops.

7Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.

8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring of David, according to my Good News,

9in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained.

10Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones’ sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11This saying is trustworthy: “For 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.

13If we are faithless, he remains faithful. For he can’t deny himself.”

14Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they don’t argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

15Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

16But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,

17and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

18men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.

19However God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”

20Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor, and some for dishonor.

21If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master’s use, prepared for every good work.

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

23But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

24The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

25in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

26and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to his will.