2 Timothy 2

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

You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Meshikha Yeshua.

2 All that you have been taught by me in the hearing of many witnesses, you must hand on to trusty men who shall themselves, in turn, be competent to instruct others also.

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.

3 As a good soldier of Christ Jesus accept your share of suffering.

You therefore must share in hardship, as a good soldier of Meshikha Yeshua.

4 Every one who serves as a soldier keeps himself from becoming entangled in the world's business--so that he may satisfy the officer who enlisted him.

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

5 And if any one takes part in an athletic contest, he gets no prize unless he obeys the rules.

Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he has competed by the rules.

6 The harvestman who labours in the field must be the first to get a share of the crop.

The farmers who labor must be the first to get a share of the crops.

7 Mark well what I am saying: the Lord will give you discernment in everything.

Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.

8 Never forget that Jesus Christ has risen from among the dead and is a descendant of David, as is declared in the Good News which I preach.

Remember Yeshua Meshikha, risen from the dead, a descendant of Dawid, according to my Good News,

9 For preaching the Good News I suffer, and am even put in chains, as if I were a criminal: yet the word of God is not imprisoned.

in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God's word is not chained.

10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of God's own people; so that they also may obtain salvation--even the salvation which is in Christ Jesus--and with it eternal glory. (aiōnios g166)

Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones' sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Meshikha Yeshua with everlasting glory. (aiōnios g166)

11 Faithful is the saying: "If we died with Him, we shall also live with Him;

This saying is faithful: "For if we died with him, we will also live with him.

12 "If we patiently endure pain, we shall also share His Kingship; "If we disown Him, He will also disown us;

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

13 "And even if our faith fails, He remains true--He cannot prove false to Himself."

If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself."

14 Bring all this to men's remembrances, solemnly charging them in the presence of God not to waste time in wrangling about mere words, a course which is altogether unprofitable and tends only to the ruin of the hearers.

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.

15 Earnestly seek to commend yourself to God as a servant who, because of his straightforward dealing with the word of truth, has no reason to feel any shame.

Do your best to present yourself approved by God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, properly handling the word of truth.

16 But from irreligious and frivolous talk hold aloof, for those who indulge in it will proceed from bad to worse in impiety,

But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

17 and their teaching will spread like a running sore. Hymenaeus and Philetus are men of that stamp.

and their word will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

18 In the matter of the truth they have gone astray, saying that the Resurrection is already past, and so they are overthrowing the faith of some.

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

19 Yet God's solid foundation stands unmoved, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who really belong to Him." And this also, "Let every one who names the Name of the Lord renounce all wickedness."

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."

20 Now in a great house there are not only articles of gold and silver, but also others of wood and of earthenware; and some are for specially honourable, and others for common use.

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.

21 If therefore a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he himself will be for specially honourable use, consecrated, fit for the Master's service, and fully equipped for every good work.

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.

22 Keep a strong curb, however, on your youthful cravings; and strive for integrity, good faith, love, peace, in company with all who pray to the Lord with pure hearts.

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

23 But avoid foolish discussions with ignorant men, knowing--as you do--that these lead to quarrels;

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

24 and a bondservant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be inoffensive towards all men, a skilful teacher, and patient under wrongs.

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

25 He must speak in a gentle tone when correcting the errors of opponents, in the hope that God will at last give them repentance, for them to come to a full knowledge of the truth

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

26 and recover sober-mindedness and freedom from the Devil's snare, though they are now entrapped by him to do his will.

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