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2 Timothy 2:1-10

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.

New International Version NIV

1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.

5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.

6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.

7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,

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 everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.