Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE
New Revised Standard NRS
1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in Christ Jesus:
1
You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus;
2 And the things which thou hast heard of me by many witnesses, the same commend to faithful men who shall be fit to teach others also.
2
and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.
3 Labour as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
3
Share in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No man, being a soldier to God, entangleth himself with secular businesses: that he may please him to whom he hath engaged himself.
4
No one serving in the army gets entangled in everyday affairs; the soldier's aim is to please the enlisting officer.
5 For he also that striveth for the mastery is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
5
And in the case of an athlete, no one is crowned without competing according to the rules.
6 The husbandman that laboureth must first partake of the fruits.
6
It is the farmer who does the work who ought to have the first share of the crops.
7 Understand what I say: for the Lord will give thee in all things understanding.
7
Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
8 Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ is risen again from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel:
8
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel,
9 Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evildoer. But the word of God is not bound.
9
for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.
10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory.
10
Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
11 A faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall live also with him.
11
The saying is sure: If we have died with him, we will also live with him;
12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.
12
if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us;
13 If we believe not, he continueth faithful, he cannot deny himself.
13
if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.
14 Of these things put them in mind, charging them before the Lord. Contend not in words: for it is to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
14
Remind them of this, and warn them before God that they are to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins those who are listening.
15 Carefully study to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth.
16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they grow much towards ungodliness.
16
Avoid profane chatter, for it will lead people into more and more impiety,
17 And their speech spreadeth like a canker: of whom are Hymeneus and Philetus:
17
and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18 Who have erred from the truth, saying that the resurrection is past already, and have subverted the faith of some.
18
who have swerved from the truth by claiming that the resurrection has already taken place. They are upsetting the faith of some.
19 But the sure foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal: the Lord knoweth who are his; and let every one depart from iniquity who nameth the name of the Lord.
19
But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord 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 earth: and some indeed unto honour, but some unto dishonour.
20
In a large house there are utensils not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for special use, some for ordinary.
21 If any man therefore shall cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified and profitable to the Lord, prepared unto every good work.
21
All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will become special utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house, ready for every good work.
22 But flee thou youthful desires, and pursue justice, faith, charity and peace with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
22
Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
23 And avoid foolish and unlearned questions, knowing that they beget strifes.
23
Have nothing to do with stupid and senseless controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.
24 But the servant of the Lord must not wrangle: but be mild toward all men, apt to teach, patient,
24
And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kindly to everyone, an apt teacher, patient,
25 With modesty admonishing them that resist the truth: if peradventure God may give them repentance to know the truth;
25
correcting opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to know the truth,
26 And they may recover themselves from the snares of the devil by whom they are held captive at his will.
26
and that they may escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
The Douay-Rheims Bible is in the public domain.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.