2 Timothy 2

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 And as for you, my son, be strengthened by the grace which is in Christ Jesus,	1 So you, my child, be strong in the grace that 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 And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well.
3 Labor 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 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 To satisfy the one who recruited him, a soldier does not become entangled in the business affairs of life.
5 Then, too, whoever strives in a competition is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully.	5 Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner's crown except by competing according to the rules.
6 The farmer who labors ought to be the first to share in the produce.	6 The hardworking farmer ought to have the first share of the crop.
7 Understand what I am saying. For the Lord will give you understanding in all things.	7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
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 Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David: such is my gospel,
9 I labor in this Gospel, even while chained like an evildoer. But the Word of God is not bound.	9 for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.
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 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 It is a faithful saying: that if we have died with him, we will also live with him.	11 This saying is trustworthy: If we have died with him we shall also 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 we shall also reign with him. But if we deny him he will deny us.
13 If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful: he is not able to deny himself.	13 If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.
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 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 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 Be eager to present yourself as acceptable to God, a workman who causes no disgrace, imparting the word of truth without deviation.
16 But avoid profane or empty talk. For these things advance one greatly in impiety.	16 Avoid profane, idle talk, for such people will become more and more godless,
17 And their word spreads like a cancer: among these are Hymenaeus and Philetus,	17 and their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are 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 who have deviated from the truth by saying that (the) resurrection has already taken place and are upsetting the faith of some.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 But avoid foolish and undisciplined questions, for you know that these produce strife.	23 Avoid foolish and ignorant debates, for you know that they breed quarrels.
24 For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,	24 A slave of the Lord should not quarrel, but should be gentle with everyone, able to teach, tolerant,
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 correcting opponents with kindness. It may be that God will grant them repentance that leads to knowledge of 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 that they may return to their senses out of the devil's snare, where they are entrapped by him, for his will.