Second Timothy 2

1 You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.⋮

2 The things you heard from me among many witnesses, entrust them to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.⋮

3 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.⋮

4 No soldier serves while entangled in the affairs of this life, so that he may please his superior officer.⋮

5 Also, if someone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes by the rules.⋮

6 It is necessary that the hardworking farmer receive his share of the crops first.⋮

7 Think about what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.⋮

8 Remember Jesus Christ, from David's seed, who was raised from the dead. This is according to my gospel message,⋮

9 for which I am suffering to the point of being bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound.⋮

10 Therefore I endure all things for those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.⋮

11 This is a trustworthy saying: “If we have died with him, we will also live with him.⋮

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

13 if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.”⋮

14 Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.⋮

15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no reason to be ashamed, who accurately teaches the word of truth.⋮

16 Avoid profane talk, which leads to more and more godlessness.⋮

17 Their talk will spread like cancer. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,⋮

18 who have gone astray from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already happened, and they destroy the faith of some.⋮

19 However, the firm foundation of God stands. It has this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his” and “Everyone who names the name of the Lord must depart from unrighteousness.”⋮

20 In a wealthy home, there are not only containers of gold and silver. There are also containers of wood and clay. Some of these are for honorable use, and some for dishonorable.⋮

21 If someone cleans himself from dishonorable use, he is an honorable container. He is set apart, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.⋮

22 Flee youthful lusts. Pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a clean heart.⋮

23 But refuse foolish and ignorant questions. You know that they give birth to arguments.⋮

24 The Lord's servant must not quarrel. Instead he must be gentle toward all, able to teach, and patient.⋮

25 He must in meekness educate those who oppose him. God may perhaps give them repentance for the knowledge of the truth.⋮

26 They may become sober again and leave the devil's trap, after they have been captured by him for his will.⋮