2 Timothy 2

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