2 Timothy

2 Thou therefore, my child, be empowering thyself in the favour that is in Christ Jesus,

2 And the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses The same entrust thou unto faithful men, Such as shall be competent to teach others also.

3 Take thy part in suffering hardship as a brave soldier of Christ Jesus:—

4 No one that is serving as a soldier entangleth himself with the matters of his livelihood, That he may please him that hath summoned him to serve as a soldier;

5 If moreover any man contend even in the games He is not crowned unless lawfully he contend;

6 The toiling husbandman ought first of the fruits to partake:

7 Think as to what I am speaking; For the Lord will give thee discernment in all things.

8 Keep in mind Jesus Christ—Raised from among the dead, Of the seed of David,—According to my joyful message:

9 In which I am suffering hardship Even unto bonds As an evil-doer; But the word of God is not bound.

10 For this cause am I enduring all things for the sake of the chosen, In order that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus along with glory age-abiding.

11 Faithful the saying—For If we have died together we shall also live together,

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

13 If we are faithless he faithful abideth,—For deny himself he cannot!

14 Of these things be putting [them] in remembrance, Adjuring [them] before God Not to be waging word-battles,—Useful for nothing, Occasioning a subversion of them that hearken.

15 Give diligence thyself approved to present unto God,—A workman not to be put to shame, Skilfully handling the word of truth.

16 But the profane pratings shun; For unto more ungodliness will they force themselves on;

17 And their discourse as a gangrene will eat its way;—Of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

18 Men who concerning the truth have erred Affirming a resurrection already to have taken place, And are overthrowing the faith of some.

19 Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, Having this seal—The Lord hath acknowledged them who are his, And Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord stand aloof from unrighteousness.

20 But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen: And some indeed for honour, While some are for dishonour:

21 If therefore anyone will for pureness sever himself from these He shall be a vessel for honour, hallowed, meet for the Master’s use, for every good work prepared.

22 But from the youthful covetings flee! And pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, Along with them who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

23 But from the foolish and undisciplined questionings excuse thyself, Knowing that they gender strifes;

24 And a servant of the Lord ought not to strive, But to be gentle towards all, apt in teaching, ready to endure malice,—

25 In meekness bringing under discipline them that oppose themselves, Lest at any time God should give them repentance unto a personal knowledge of truth,

26 And they should wake up to sobriety out of the adversary’s snare,—Though they have been taken alive by him for that one’s will.