2 Timothy 2

KING JAMES BIBLE	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.	1 So you, my child, 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.	2 And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well.
3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.	3 Bear your share of hardship along with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
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.	4 To satisfy the one who recruited him, a soldier does not become entangled in the business affairs of life.
5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.	5 Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner's crown except by competing according to the rules.
6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.	6 The hardworking farmer ought to have the first share of the crop.
7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.	7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:	8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David: such is my gospel,
9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.	9 for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.
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.	10 Therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, together with eternal glory.
11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:	11 This saying is trustworthy: If we have died 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:	12 if we persevere we shall also reign with him. But if we deny him he will deny us.
13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.	13 If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for 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.	14 Remind people of these things and charge them before God to stop disputing about words. This serves no useful purpose since it harms those who listen.
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.	15 Be eager to present yourself as acceptable to God, a workman who causes no disgrace, imparting the word of truth without deviation.
16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.	16 Avoid profane, idle talk, for such people will become more and more godless,
17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;	17 and their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.	18 who have deviated from the truth by saying that (the) resurrection has already taken place and are upsetting 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.	19 Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who are his"; and, "Let everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord avoid evil."
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.	20 In a large household there are vessels not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for lofty and others for humble use.
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.	21 If anyone cleanses himself of these things, he will be a vessel for lofty use, dedicated, beneficial to the master of the house, ready for 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.	22 So turn from youthful desires and pursue righteousness, faith,love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord with purity of heart.
23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.	23 Avoid foolish and ignorant debates, for you know that they breed quarrels.
24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,	24 A slave of the Lord should not quarrel, but should be gentle with everyone, able to teach, tolerant,
25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;	25 correcting opponents with kindness. It may be that God will grant them repentance that leads to knowledge 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.	26 and that they may return to their senses out of the devil's snare, where they are entrapped by him, for his will.