SECOND TIMOTHY

Second Timothy 2

1 ¶ You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 And the things that you have heard me say, and many others can attest that I said, pass on to faithful men, who will also be able to teach others.

3 Endure hardship with us, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

4 No soldier entangles himself in the affairs of civilian life; so he can please the one who has chosen him to be a soldier.

5 Likewise if a man competes as an athlete, he is not declared the winner, unless he competes according to the rules.

6 The hardworking farmer must be the first to partake of the fruits.

7 Try to understand what I am saying; for the Lord will enable you to understand everything I have said.

8 ¶ Always remember that Jesus Christ the physical descendant of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

9 For which I suffer hardship, like an evil doer, including imprisonment; but the word of God is not bound.

10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation and everlasting glory that is in Christ Jesus.

11 This is a statement you can depend on: If we died with him, we shall also live with him:

12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:

13 If we do not believe, he remains faithful: for he cannot deny himself.

14 ¶ Keep reminding them of these things, earnestly warning them before the Lord not to argue over words, which serves no purpose other than to subvert the hearers.

15 Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

16 But shun profane and godless babblings: for they will lead to more ungodliness.

17 And their teaching will spread like gangrene: so it is with Hymenaeus and Philetus;

18 Who have erred concerning the truth, teaching that the resurrection is already past; and are overturning the faith of some;.

19 ¶ Nevertheless God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed by this, The Lord knows those who are his. And, Let every one who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and clay; and some for honor, and some for dishonor.

21 Therefore if a man keeps himself uncontaminated by these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and fit for the master’s use, prepared for every good work.

22 ¶ Flee the lusts and evil desires of youth: but pursue righteousness, faith, charity, peace, along with those who call on the Lord with a clean heart.

23 But do not get involved in silly and unenlightened disputes, knowing that they breed strife.

24 For the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; but must be gentle toward all, able to teach, and patient when wronged,

25 With gentleness instructing those who oppose their own interest; in the hope that God will give them repentance bringing them to a realization of the truth;

26 That they may come to their senses and escape from the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to do his will.