2 Timothy 2

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1 So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.	1 And as for you, my son, be strengthened by the grace which 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 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 Bear your share of hardship along with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.	3 Labor like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 To satisfy the one who recruited him, a soldier does not become entangled in the business affairs of life.	4 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 Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner's crown except by competing according to the rules.	5 Then, too, whoever strives in a competition is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully.
6 The hardworking farmer ought to have the first share of the crop.	6 The farmer who labors ought to be the first to share in the produce.
7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.	7 Understand what I am saying. For the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David: such is my gospel,	8 Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the offspring of David, has risen again 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 I labor in this Gospel, even while chained like an evildoer. 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 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.
11 This saying is trustworthy: If we have died with him we shall also live with him;	11 It is a faithful saying: that if we have died with him, we will 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 will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.
13 If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.	13 If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful: he is not able to 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 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 Be eager to present yourself as acceptable to God, a workman who causes no disgrace, imparting the word of truth without deviation.	15 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 Avoid profane, idle talk, for such people will become more and more godless,	16 But avoid profane or empty talk. For these things advance one greatly in impiety.
17 and their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,	17 And their word spreads like a cancer: among these are 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Avoid foolish and ignorant debates, for you know that they breed quarrels.	23 But avoid foolish and undisciplined questions, for you know that these produce strife.
24 A slave of the Lord should not quarrel, but should be gentle with everyone, able to teach, tolerant,	24 For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,
25 correcting opponents with kindness. It may be that God will grant them repentance that leads to knowledge of the truth,	25 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 that they may return to their senses out of the devil's snare, where they are entrapped by him, for his will.	26 and then they may recover from the snares of the devil, by whom they are held captive at his will.