2 Timothy 2
1 You, then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 And what you heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.
3 Share in suffering with me, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No soldier on active duty gets entangled in the affairs of everyday life, since he wants to please the one who enlisted him.
5 And if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
6 The hardworking farmer ought to be the first to receive a share of the crops.
7 Understand what I am saying, because the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed in my gospel.
9 For him I suffer even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.
10 That is why I endure everything for the sake of the chosen, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
11 This saying is trustworthy: if we died with him, we will also live with him;
12 if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us;
13 if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, because he cannot deny himself.
14 Remind them of these things, solemnly warning them before God not to argue about words. That is of no use and only ruins those who listen.
15 Make every effort to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker with nothing to be ashamed of, who handles the word of truth correctly.
16 Avoid empty, irreverent talk, because those who engage in it will advance further and further in ungodliness.
17 Their talk will spread like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are among them.
18 They have strayed from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already happened, and they are overturning the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless, God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who belong to him,” and “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord turn away from injustice.”
20 In a large house there are not only utensils of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for honor, and others for dishonor.
21 So if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a utensil for honor, set apart as holy, useful to the master, and prepared for every good work.
22 Flee youthful desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
23 Reject foolish and ignorant arguments, knowing that they lead to quarrels.
24 The Lord's servant must not quarrel. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and patient.
25 He must correct opponents with gentleness, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,
26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the Devil's snare, where he has held them captive to do his will.
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