2 Timothy 2
1 You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful people, who will be able to teach others also.
The things you heard from me among many witnesses, entrust them to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.
3 You therefore must share in hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
No soldier serves while entangled in the affairs of this life, so that he may please his superior officer.
5 Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
Also, if someone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes by the rules.
6 The farmers who labor must be the first to get a share of the crops.
It is necessary that the hardworking farmer receive his share of the crops first.
7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
Think about what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, a descendant of David, according to my Good News,
Remember Jesus Christ, from David's seed, who was raised from the dead. This is according to my gospel message,
9 in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God's word is not chained.
for which I am suffering to the point of being bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound.
10 Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones' sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with everlasting glory. (aiōnios g166)
Therefore I endure all things for those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. (aiōnios g166)
11 This saying is faithful: "For if we died with him, we will also live with him.
This is a trustworthy saying: “If we have died with him, we will also live with him.
12 If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
13 If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself."
if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.”
14 Remind them of these things, charging them in the presence of God, not to wrangle about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
15 Do your best to present yourself approved by God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, properly handling the word of truth.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no reason to be ashamed, who accurately teaches the word of truth.
16 But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
Avoid profane talk, which leads to more and more godlessness.
17 and their word will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
Their talk will spread like cancer. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18 who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.
who have gone astray from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already happened, and they destroy the faith of some.
19 However 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."
However, the firm foundation of God stands. It has this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his” and “Everyone who names the name of the Lord must depart from unrighteousness.”
20 Now 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.
In a wealthy home, there are not only containers of gold and silver. There are also containers of wood and clay. Some of these are for honorable use, and some for dishonorable.
21 If 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.
If someone cleans himself from dishonorable use, he is an honorable container. He is set apart, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
22 Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Flee youthful lusts. Pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a clean heart.
23 But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.
But refuse foolish and ignorant questions. You know that they give birth to arguments.
24 The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,
The Lord's servant must not quarrel. Instead he must be gentle toward all, able to teach, and patient.
25 in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
He must in meekness educate those who oppose him. God may perhaps give them repentance for the knowledge of the truth.
26 and they may recover themselves out of the devil's snare, having been taken captive by him to his will.
They may become sober again and leave the devil's trap, after they have been captured by him for his will.
