2 Timothy 2

You, therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace {that is} in Christ Jesus.

And what you have heard from me through many witnesses, place these things before faithful men who will be able to teach others also. \*

Suffer together as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

No one serving as a soldier is entangled in the affairs of life, so that he may please the one having enlisted him.

But also, if anyone competes, he is not crowned if he has not competed lawfully. \*

It is necessary for the hardworking farmer first to share in the fruits.

Think about what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. \*

Remember Jesus Christ, having been raised from the dead, from the seed of David, according to my gospel,

in which I am suffering, even to chains, like a criminal. But the word of God has not been bound.

Because of this, I endure all things because of the elect so that they also may obtain salvation {that is} in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. \*

The word {is} trustworthy: “For 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 also will deny us. 13 If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he is not able to deny himself.” \*

Remind {them} of these things, declaring before God not to battle about words; {it is} useful for nothing, to the destruction of the ones hearing.

Strive to present yourself approved to God, a worker not ashamed, cutting the word of truth straight. \*

But avoid profane, empty sayings, for they will advance further in ungodliness,

and their word will have a spreading like gangrene, among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

who have missed the mark concerning the truth, saying the resurrection has already happened, and {who} overturn the faith of some. \*

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knew the ones being his,” and “Let everyone naming the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”

Now in a great house, there are not only gold and silver containers, but also wood and clay, and some for honor and some for dishonor.

Therefore, if someone has cleansed himself from these, he will be a container for honor, having been sanctified, useful to the master, having been prepared for every good work. \*

But flee youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with the ones calling on the Lord from a pure heart.

But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, knowing that they give birth to battles. \*

But it is necessary for a slave of the Lord not to battle, but to be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient,

in meekness educating the ones opposing. God may perhaps give them repentance for knowledge of the truth,

and they may become sober again from the trap of the devil, having been captured by him for the will of that one. \*