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2 Timothy 2

The Darby Translation DBY

1 Thou therefore, my child, be strong in the grace which [is] in Christ Jesus.

2 And the things thou hast heard of me in the presence of many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men, such as shall be competent to instruct others also.

3 Take thy share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

4 No one going as a soldier entangles himself with the affairs of life, that he may please him who has enlisted him as a soldier.

5 And if also any one contend [in the games], he is not crowned unless he contend lawfully.

6 The husbandman must labour before partaking of the fruits.

7 Think of what I say, for the Lord will give thee understanding in all things.

8 Remember Jesus Christ raised from among [the] dead, of [the] seed of David, according to my glad tidings,

9 in which I suffer even unto bonds as an evil-doer: but the word of God is not bound.

10 For this cause I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that *they* also may obtain the salvation which [is] in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 The word [is] faithful; for if we have died together with [him], we shall also live together;

12 if we endure, we shall also reign together; if we deny, *he* also will deny us;

13 if we are unfaithful, *he* abides faithful, for he cannot deny himself.

14 Of these things put in remembrance, testifying earnestly before the Lord not to have disputes of words, profitable for nothing, to the subversion of the hearers.

15 Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth.

16 But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,

17 and their word will spread as a gangrene; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

18 [men] who as to the truth have gone astray, saying that the resurrection has taken place already; and overthrow the faith of some.

19 Yet the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, [The] Lord knows those that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of [the] Lord withdraw from iniquity.

20 But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

21 If therefore one shall have purified himself from these, [in separating himself from them], he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.

22 But youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

23 But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.

24 And a bondman of [the] Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing;

25 in meekness setting right those who oppose, if God perhaps may sometime give them repentance to acknowledgment of [the] truth,

26 and that they may awake up out of the snare of the devil, [who are] taken by him, for *his* will.

New Century Version NCV

1 You then, Timothy, my child, be strong in the grace we have in Christ Jesus.

2 You should teach people whom you can trust the things you and many others have heard me say. Then they will be able to teach others.

3 Share in the troubles we have like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4 A soldier wants to please the enlisting officer, so no one serving in the army wastes time with everyday matters.

5 Also an athlete who takes part in a contest must obey all the rules in order to win.

6 The farmer who works hard should be the first person to get some of the food that was grown.

7 Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will give you the ability to understand everything.

8 Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from the dead, who is from the family of David. This is the Good News I preach,

9 and I am suffering because of it to the point of being bound with chains like a criminal. But God's teaching is not in chains.

10 So I patiently accept all these troubles so that those whom God has chosen can have the salvation that is in Christ Jesus. With that salvation comes glory that never ends.

11 This teaching is true: If we died with him, we will also live with him.

12 If we accept suffering, we will also rule with him. If we refuse to accept him, he will refuse to accept us.

13 If we are not faithful, he will still be faithful, because he cannot be false to himself.

14 Continue teaching these things, warning people in God's presence not to argue about words. It does not help anyone, and it ruins those who listen.

15 Make every effort to give yourself to God as the kind of person he will accept. Be a worker who is not ashamed and who uses the true teaching in the right way.

16 Stay away from foolish, useless talk, because that will lead people further away from God.

17 Their evil teaching will spread like a sickness inside the body. Hymenaeus and Philetus are like that.

18 They have left the true teaching, saying that the rising from the dead has already taken place, and so they are destroying the faith of some people.

19 But God's strong foundation continues to stand. These words are written on the seal: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who wants to belong to the Lord must stop doing wrong."

20 In a large house there are not only things made of gold and silver, but also things made of wood and clay. Some things are used for special purposes, and others are made for ordinary jobs.

21 All who make themselves clean from evil will be used for special purposes. They will be made holy, useful to the Master, ready to do any good work.

22 But run away from the evil young people like to do. Try hard to live right and to have faith, love, and peace, together with those who trust in the Lord from pure hearts.

23 Stay away from foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they grow into quarrels.

24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, a good teacher, and patient.

25 The Lord's servant must gently teach those who disagree. Then maybe God will let them change their minds so they can accept the truth.

26 And they may wake up and escape from the trap of the devil, who catches them to do what he wants.