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2 Timothy 2

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1 Thou, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 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.
2 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.
3 Thou, therefore, work hard as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No man that wars entangles himself with the affairs of <em>this</em> life, that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier.
4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
5 And also if anyone contends <em>in public contest</em>, he is not crowned, except he contends legitimately.
5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.
6 The husbandman, in order to receive the fruits, must first work hard.
6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
7 Understand what I say, that the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.
7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead, according to my gospel,
8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,
9 in which I suffer trouble, like unto an evil doer, <em>even</em> unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
9 for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.
10 Therefore, I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the saving health which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
11 <em>This is</em> a faithful word: That if we are dead with <em>him</em>, we shall also live with <em>him</em>;
11 Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him;
12 if we suffer, we shall also reign with <em>him</em>; if we deny <em>him</em>, he also will deny us;
12 if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us;
13 if we are unfaithful, <em>yet</em> he remains faithful; he cannot deny himself.
13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
14 Counsel these things, charging <em>them</em> before the Lord. Strive not in words that profit nothing, <em>but rather</em> subvert the hearers.
14 Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that has nothing to be ashamed of, rightly dividing the word of truth.
15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
16 But avoid profane <em>and</em> vain wordiness, for it will develop into ungodliness.
16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
17 And that word will eat away as gangrene, of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
17 Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18 who have erred from the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past and <em>have</em> overthrown the faith of some.
18 who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless, the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows those that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
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.”
20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay, and likewise some to honour, and some to dishonour.
20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use.
21 If a man, therefore, purges himself from these things, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and profitable for the master’s use, <em>and</em> prepared unto every good work.
21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
22 Flee also youthful lusts, but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with those that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
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.
23 But foolish and unwise questions refuse, knowing that they do beget contentions.
23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
24 That the slave of the Lord should not be contentious, but be meek unto everyone, apt to teach, patient,
24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
25 that with meekness they might teach those that resist, if God peradventure will grant unto them that they might repent and know the truth,
25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,
26 and <em>that</em> they may become converted out of the snare of the devil, in which they are captive to do his will.
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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