The Second to Timothy, 2

¹ You, therefore, my child, keep on acquiring power in the undeserved kindness that is in Christ Jesus;

² and the things you heard from me that were supported by many witnesses, these things entrust to faithful men, who, in turn, will be adequately qualified to teach others.

³ As a fine soldier of Christ Jesus, take your part in suffering adversity.

⁴ No man serving as a soldier involves himself^*1 in the commercial businesses^*2 of life, in order to gain the approval of the one who enrolled him as a soldier.

⁵ And even in the games, anyone who competes is not crowned unless he has competed according to the rules.

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

⁷ Give constant thought to what I am saying; the Lord will give you understanding^*1 in all things.

⁸ Remember that Jesus Christ was raised up from the dead and was David’s offspring,^*1 according to the good news I preach,

⁹ for which I am suffering and being imprisoned as a criminal. Nevertheless, the word of God is not bound.

¹⁰ For this reason I go on enduring all things for the sake of the chosen ones, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is through Christ Jesus, along with everlasting glory.

¹¹ This saying is trustworthy: Certainly if we died together, we will also live together;

¹² if we go on enduring, we will also rule together as kings; if we deny, he will also deny us;

¹³ if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.

¹⁴ Keep reminding them of these things, instructing^*1 them before God not to fight about words, something of no usefulness at all because it harms^*2 those listening.

¹⁵ Do your utmost to present yourself approved to God, a workman with nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of the truth aright.

¹⁶ But reject empty speeches that violate what is holy, for they will lead to more and more ungodliness,

¹⁷ and their word will spread like gangrene. Hy·me·naeʹus and Phi·leʹtus are among them.

¹⁸ These men have deviated from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and they are subverting the faith of some.

¹⁹ Despite that, the solid foundation of God remains standing, having this seal, “Jehovah^*1 knows those who belong to him,” and, “Let everyone calling on the name of Jehovah^*2 renounce unrighteousness.”

²⁰ Now in a large house there are utensils^*1 not only of gold and silver but also of wood and earthenware, and some for an honorable use but others for a use lacking honor.

²¹ So if anyone keeps clear of the latter ones, he will be an instrument^*1 for an honorable use, sanctified, useful to his owner, prepared for every good work.

²² So flee from youthful desires, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a clean heart.

²³ Further, reject foolish and ignorant debates, knowing that they produce fights.

²⁴ For a slave of the Lord does not need to fight, but needs to be gentle^*1 toward all, qualified to teach, showing restraint when wronged,

²⁵ instructing with mildness those not favorably disposed. Perhaps God may give them repentance^*1 leading to an accurate knowledge of truth,

²⁶ and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the Devil, seeing that they have been caught alive by him to do his will.