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1 Paulus apostolus Christi Iesu secundum imperium Dei salvatoris nostri et Christi Iesu spei nostrae
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Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope,
2 Timotheo dilecto filio in fide gratia misericordia pax a Deo Patre et Christo Iesu Domino nostro
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To Timothy, a true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
3 sicut rogavi te ut remaneres Ephesi cum irem in Macedoniam ut denuntiares quibusdam ne aliter docerent
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As I urged you when I went into Macedonia--remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
4 neque intenderent fabulis et genealogiis interminatis quae quaestiones praestant magis quam aedificationem Dei quae est in fide
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nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.
5 finis autem praecepti est caritas de corde puro et conscientia bona et fide non ficta
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Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,
6 a quibus quidam aberrantes conversi sunt in vaniloquium
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from which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk,
7 volentes esse legis doctores non intellegentes neque quae loquuntur neque de quibus adfirmant
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desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say nor the things which they affirm.
8 scimus autem quia bona est lex si quis ea legitime utatur
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But we know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully,
9 sciens hoc quia iusto lex non est posita sed iniustis et non subditis impiis et peccatoribus sceleratis et contaminatis patricidis et matricidis homicidis
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knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,
10 fornicariis masculorum concubitoribus plagiariis mendacibus periuris et si quid aliud sanae doctrinae adversatur
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for fornicators, for sodomites, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine,
11 quae est secundum evangelium gloriae beati Dei quod creditum est mihi
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according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust.
12 gratias ago ei qui me confortavit Christo Iesu Domino nostro quia fidelem me existimavit ponens in ministerio
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And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry,
13 qui prius fui blasphemus et persecutor et contumeliosus sed misericordiam consecutus sum quia ignorans feci in incredulitate
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although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
14 superabundavit autem gratia Domini nostri cum fide et dilectione quae est in Christo Iesu
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And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
15 fidelis sermo et omni acceptione dignus quia Christus Iesus venit in mundum peccatores salvos facere quorum primus ego sum
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This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
16 sed ideo misericordiam consecutus sum ut in me primo ostenderet Christus Iesus omnem patientiam ad deformationem eorum qui credituri sunt illi in vitam aeternam
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However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.
17 regi autem saeculorum inmortali invisibili soli Deo honor et gloria in saecula saeculorum amen
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Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
18 hoc praeceptum commendo tibi fili Timothee secundum praecedentes in te prophetias ut milites in illis bonam militiam
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This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare,
19 habens fidem et bonam conscientiam quam quidam repellentes circa fidem naufragaverunt
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having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck,
20 ex quibus est Hymeneus et Alexander quos tradidi Satanae ut discant non blasphemare
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of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.
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