2 Timothy 2

NEW JERUSALEM	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 As for you, my dear son, take strength from the grace which is in Christ Jesus.	1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus:
2 Pass on to reliable people what you have heard from me through many witnesses so that they in turn wilbe able to teach others.	2 And the things which thou hast heard of me by many witnesses, the same commend to faithful men, who shall be fit to teach others also.
3 Bear with your share of difficulties, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.	3 Labour as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No one on active service involves himself in the affairs of civilian life, because he must win the approvalof the man who enlisted him;	4 No man, being a soldier to God, entangleth himself with secular businesses; that he may please him to whom he hath engaged himself.
5 or again someone who enters an athletic contest wins only by competing in the sports -- a prize can bewon only by competing according to the rules;	5 For he also that striveth for the mastery, is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
6 and again, it is the farmer who works hard that has the first claim on any crop that is harvested.	6 The husbandman, that laboureth, must first partake of the fruits.
7 Think over what I have said, and the Lord wil give you ful understanding.	7 Understand what I say: for the Lord will give thee in all things understanding.
8 Remember the gospel that I carry, 'Jesus Christ risen from the dead, sprung from the race of David';	8 Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ is risen again from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel.
9 it is on account of this that I have to put up with suffering, even to being chained like a criminal. ButGod's message cannot be chained up.	9 Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evildoer; but the word of God is not bound.
10 So I persevere for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they, too, may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.	10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory.
11 Here is a saying that you can rely on: If we have died with him, then we shal live with him.	11 A faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall live also with him.
12 If we persevere, then we shal reign with him. If we disown him, then he wil disown us.	12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.
13 If we are faithless, he is faithful still, for he cannot disown his own self.	13 If we believe not, he continueth faithful, he can not deny himself.
14 Remind them of this; and tell them in the name of God that there must be no wrangling about words: althat this ever achieves is the destruction of those who are listening.	14 Of these things put them in mind, charging them before the Lord. Contend not in words, for it is to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
15 Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who has no need to be ashamed,but who keeps the message of truth on a straight path.	15 Carefully study to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
16 Have nothing to do with godless philosophical discussions -- they only lead further and further awayfrom true religion.	16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they grow much towards ungodliness.
17 Talk of this kind spreads corruption like gangrene, as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus,	17 And their speech spreadeth like a canker: of whom are Hymeneus and Philetus:
18 the men who have gone astray from the truth, claiming that the resurrection has already taken place.They are upsetting some people's faith.	18 Who have erred from the truth, saying, that the resurrection is past already, and have subverted the faith of some.
19 However, God's solid foundation-stone stands firm, and this is the seal on it: 'The Lord knows thosewho are his own' and 'Al who cal on the name of the Lord must avoid evil.'	19 But the sure foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal: the Lord knoweth who are his; and let every one depart from iniquity who nameth the name of the Lord.
20 Not al the dishes in a large house are made of gold and silver; some are made of wood orearthenware: the former are held in honour, the latter held cheap.	20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and earth: and some indeed unto honour, but some unto dishonour.
21 If someone holds himself aloof from these faults I speak of, he wil be a vessel held in honour,dedicated and fit for the Master, ready for any good work.	21 If any man therefore shall cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified and profitable to the Lord, prepared unto every good work.
22 Turn away from the passions of youth, concentrate on uprightness, faith, love and peace, in union withal those who cal on the Lord with a pure heart.	22 But flee thou youthful desires, and pursue justice, faith, charity, and peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23 Avoid these foolish and undisciplined speculations, understanding that they only give rise to quarrels;	23 And avoid foolish and unlearned questions, knowing that they beget strifes.
24 and a servant of the Lord must not engage in quarrels, but must be kind to everyone, a good teacher,and patient.	24 But the servant of the Lord must not wrangle: but be mild towards all men, apt to teach, patient,
25 He must be gentle when he corrects people who oppose him, in the hope that God may give them achange of mind so that they recognise the truth	25 With modesty admonishing them that resist the truth: if peradventure God may give them repentance to know the truth,
26 and come to their senses, escaping the trap of the devil who made them his captives and subjectedthem to his will.	26 And they may recover themselves from the snares of the devil, by whom they are held captive at his will.