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2 Timothy 2:2
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2 Timothy 2:2
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And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
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2 Timothy 2:2 in Other Translations
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And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
ESV
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and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
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You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.
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Pass on what you heard from me - the whole congregation saying Amen! - to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others.
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And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
2 Timothy 2:2 In-Context
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You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
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Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
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No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
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Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.
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2 Timothy 1:13
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1 Timothy 6:12
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