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2 Timothy 2

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1 Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.

2 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.

3 Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4 Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.

5 And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules.

6 And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor.

7 Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.

8 Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach.

9 And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained.

10 So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.

11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we die with him, we will also live with him.

12 If we endure hardship, we will reign with him. If we deny him, he will deny us.

13 If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is.

14 Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them.

15 Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.

16 Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.

17 This kind of talk spreads like cancer, as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus.

18 They have left the path of truth, claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way, they have turned some people away from the faith.

19 But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The LORD knows those who are his,” and “All who belong to the LORD must turn away from evil.”

20 In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use.

21 If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.

22 Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.

23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.

24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.

25 Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.

26 Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.

Common English Bible CEB

1 So, my child, draw your strength from the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 Take the things you heard me say in front of many other witnesses and pass them on to faithful people who are also capable of teaching others.

3 Accept your share of suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4 Nobody who serves in the military gets tied up with civilian matters, so that they can please the one who recruited them.

5 Also in the same way, athletes don't win unless they follow the rules.

6 A hardworking farmer should get the first share of the crop.

7 Think about what I'm saying; the Lord will give you understanding about everything.

8 Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from the dead and descended from David. This is my good news.

9 This is the reason I'm suffering to the point that I'm in prison like a common criminal. But God's word cannot be imprisoned.

10 This is why I endure everything for the sake of those who are chosen by God so that they too may experience salvation in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 This saying is reliable: "If we have died together, we will also live together.

12 If we endure, we will also rule together. If we deny him, he will also deny us.

13 If we are disloyal, he stays faithful" because he can't be anything else than what he is.

14 Remind them of these things and warn them in the sight of God not to engage in battles over words that aren't helpful and only destroy those who hear them.

15 Make an effort to present yourself to God as a tried-and-true worker, who doesn't need to be ashamed but is one who interprets the message of truth correctly.

16 Avoid their godless discussions, because they will lead many people into ungodly behavior,

17 and their ideas will spread like an infection. This includes Hymenaeus and Philetus,

18 who have deviated from the truth by claiming that the resurrection has already happened. This has undermined some people's faith.

19 God's solid foundation is still standing with this sign: The Lord knows the people who belong to him, and Everyone who confesses the Lord's name must avoid wickedness.

20 In a mansion, there aren't just gold and silver bowls but also some bowls that are made of wood and clay. Some are meant for special uses, some for garbage.

21 So if anyone washes filth off themselves, they will be set apart as a "special bowl." They will be useful to the owner of the mansion for every sort of good work.

22 Run away from adolescent cravings. Instead, pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace together with those who confess the Lord with a clean heart.

23 Avoid foolish and thoughtless discussions, since you know that they produce conflicts.

24 God's slave shouldn't be argumentative but should be kind toward all people, able to teach, patient,

25 and should correct opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will change their mind and give them a knowledge of the truth.

26 They may come to their senses and escape from the devil's trap that holds them captive to do his will.