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17 and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
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17 Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
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18 men who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some.
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18 who have wandered away from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some.
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19 Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness."
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19 Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."
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20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor.
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20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble.
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21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
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21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
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22 Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
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22 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
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23 But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
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23 Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
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24 The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,
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24 And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
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25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,
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25 Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,
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26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
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26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
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