2 Timothy 2

1 Thou, therefore, my child, be empowering thyself in the favour that is in Christ Jesus,

And as for you, my son, be strengthened by the grace which is in Christ Jesus,

2 And, the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same, entrust thou unto faithful men, such as shall be, competent, to teach, others also.

and by the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses. These things encourage faithful men, who shall then be suitable to teach others also.

3 Take thy part in suffering hardship, as a brave soldier of Christ Jesus: —

Labor like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4 No one that is serving as a soldier, entangleth himself with the matters of his livelihood, that he may please him that hath summoned him to serve as a soldier;

No man, acting as a soldier for God, entangles himself in worldly matters, so that he may be pleasing to him for whom he has proven himself.

5 If, moreover, any man, contend even in the games, he is not crowned, unless, lawfully, he contend;

Then, too, whoever strives in a competition is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully.

6 The toiling husbandman, ought, first, of the fruits, to partake:

The farmer who labors ought to be the first to share in the produce.

7 Think, as to what I am speaking; for the Lord will give thee discernment in all things.

Understand what I am saying. For the Lord will give you understanding in all things.

8 Keep in mind Jesus Christ—raised from among the dead, of the seed of David, —according to my joyful message:

Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the offspring of David, has risen again from the dead, according to my Gospel.

9 In which I am suffering hardship, even unto bonds, as an evil-doer; but, the word of God, is not bound.

I labor in this Gospel, even while chained like an evildoer. But the Word of God is not bound.

10 For this cause, am I enduring, all things, for the sake of the chosen, in order that, they also, may obtain, the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus along with glory age-abiding. (aiōnios g166)

I endure all things for this reason: for the sake of the elect, so that they, too, may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory. (aiōnios g166)

11 Faithful, the saying—for, If we have died together, we shall also live together,

It is a faithful saying: that if we have died with him, we will also live with him.

12 If we endure, we shall also reign together; If we shall deny, he also, will deny us,

If we suffer, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.

13 If we are faithless, he, faithful, abideth, —for, deny himself, he cannot!

If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful: he is not able to deny himself.

14 Of these things, be putting [them] in remembrance, adjuring [them] before God not to be waging word-battles, —useful, for nothing, occasioning a subversion of them that hearken.

Insist on these things, testifying before the Lord. Do not be contentious about words, for this is useful for nothing but the subversion of listeners.

15 Give diligence, thyself, approved, to present unto God, —a workman not to be put to shame, skillfully handling the word of truth.

Be solicitous in the task of presenting yourself before God as a proven and unashamed worker who has handled the Word of Truth correctly.

16 But, the profane pratings, shun; for, unto more ungodliness, will they force themselves on;

But avoid profane or empty talk. For these things advance one greatly in impiety.

17 And, their discourse, as a gangrene, will eat its way; —of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

And their word spreads like a cancer: among these are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

18 Men who, concerning the truth, have erred, affirming, a resurrection, already, to have taken place, and are overthrowing the faith, of some.

who have fallen away from the truth by saying that the resurrection is already complete. And so they have subverted the faith of certain persons.

19 Howbeit, the firm foundation of God, standeth, having this seal—The Lord hath acknowledged them who are his, and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord stand aloof from unrighteousness.

But the firm foundation of God remains standing, having this seal: the Lord knows those who are his own, and all who know the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

20 But, in a great house, there are not only gold and silver vessels, but, also wooden and earthen: and, some, indeed, for honour, while, some, are for dishonour:

But, in a large house, there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also those of wood and of clay; and certainly some are held in honor, but others in dishonor.

21 If, therefore, anyone will, for pureness, sever himself from these, he shall be a vessel for honour, hallowed, meet for the Master’s use, for every good work, prepared.

If anyone, then, will have cleansed himself from these things, he shall be a vessel held in honor, sanctified and useful to the Lord, prepared for every good work.

22 But, from the youthful covetings, flee! and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, along with them who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

So then, flee from the desires of your youth, yet truly, pursue justice, faith, hope, charity, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.

23 But, from the foolish and undisciplined questionings, excuse thyself, knowing that they gender strifes;

But avoid foolish and undisciplined questions, for you know that these produce strife.

24 And, a servant of the Lord, ought not to strive, but to be, gentle, towards all, apt in teaching, ready to endure malice, —

For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,

25 In meekness, bringing under discipline them that oppose themselves, lest at any time God should give them repentance unto a personal knowledge of truth,

correcting with self-restraint those who resist the truth. For at any time God may give them repentance, so as to recognize the truth,

26 And they should wake up to sobriety out of, the adversary’s, snare, —though they have been taken alive by him for, that one’s, will.

and then they may recover from the snares of the devil, by whom they are held captive at his will.