2 Timothy 2

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	NEW JERUSALEM
1 And as for you, my son, be strengthened by the grace which is in Christ Jesus,	1 As for you, my dear son, take strength from the grace which is in Christ Jesus.
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.	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.
3 Labor like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.	3 Bear with your share of difficulties, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
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.	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;
5 Then, too, whoever strives in a competition is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully.	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;
6 The farmer who labors ought to be the first to share in the produce.	6 and again, it is the farmer who works hard that has the first claim on any crop that is harvested.
7 Understand what I am saying. For the Lord will give you understanding in all things.	7 Think over what I have said, and the Lord wil give you ful understanding.
8 Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the offspring of David, has risen again from the dead, according to my Gospel.	8 Remember the gospel that I carry, 'Jesus Christ risen from the dead, sprung from the race of David';
9 I labor in this Gospel, even while chained like an evildoer. But the Word of God is not bound.	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.
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.	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.
11 It is a faithful saying: that if we have died with him, we will also live with him.	11 Here is a saying that you can rely on: If we have died with him, then we shal live with him.
12 If we suffer, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.	12 If we persevere, then we shal reign with him. If we disown him, then he wil disown us.
13 If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful: he is not able to deny himself.	13 If we are faithless, he is faithful still, for he cannot disown his own self.
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.	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.
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.	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.
16 But avoid profane or empty talk. For these things advance one greatly in impiety.	16 Have nothing to do with godless philosophical discussions -- they only lead further and further awayfrom true religion.
17 And their word spreads like a cancer: among these are Hymenaeus and Philetus,	17 Talk of this kind spreads corruption like gangrene, as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus,
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.	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.
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.	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.'
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.	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.
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.	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.
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.	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.
23 But avoid foolish and undisciplined questions, for you know that these produce strife.	23 Avoid these foolish and undisciplined speculations, understanding that they only give rise to quarrels;
24 For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,	24 and a servant of the Lord must not engage in quarrels, but must be kind to everyone, a good teacher,and patient.
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,	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
26 and then they may recover from the snares of the devil, by whom they are held captive at his will.	26 and come to their senses, escaping the trap of the devil who made them his captives and subjectedthem to his will.