2 Timothy 2

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 As for you, my dear son, take strength from the grace which is in Christ Jesus.	1 So you, my child, be strong in the grace that 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 what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well.
3 Bear with your share of difficulties, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.	3 Bear your share of hardship along with me like 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 To satisfy the one who recruited him, a soldier does not become entangled in the business affairs of life.
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 Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner's crown except by competing according to the rules.
6 and again, it is the farmer who works hard that has the first claim on any crop that is harvested.	6 The hardworking farmer ought to have the first share of the crop.
7 Think over what I have said, and the Lord wil give you ful understanding.	7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
8 Remember the gospel that I carry, 'Jesus Christ risen from the dead, sprung from the race of David';	8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David: such is 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 for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.
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 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 Here is a saying that you can rely on: If we have died with him, then we shal live with him.	11 This saying is trustworthy: If we have died with him we shall also live with him;
12 If we persevere, then we shal reign with him. If we disown him, then he wil disown us.	12 if we persevere we shall also reign with him. But if we deny him he will deny us.
13 If we are faithless, he is faithful still, for he cannot disown his own self.	13 If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for he cannot 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 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 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 Be eager to present yourself as acceptable to God, a workman who causes no disgrace, imparting the word of truth without deviation.
16 Have nothing to do with godless philosophical discussions -- they only lead further and further awayfrom true religion.	16 Avoid profane, idle talk, for such people will become more and more godless,
17 Talk of this kind spreads corruption like gangrene, as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus,	17 and their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus 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 deviated from the truth by saying that (the) resurrection has already taken place and are upsetting 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Avoid these foolish and undisciplined speculations, understanding that they only give rise to quarrels;	23 Avoid foolish and ignorant debates, for you know that they breed quarrels.
24 and a servant of the Lord must not engage in quarrels, but must be kind to everyone, a good teacher,and patient.	24 A slave of the Lord should not quarrel, but should be gentle with everyone, able to teach, tolerant,
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 correcting opponents with kindness. It may be that God will grant them repentance that leads to knowledge of 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 that they may return to their senses out of the devil's snare, where they are entrapped by him, for his will.