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1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
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3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
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4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
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5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
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6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
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7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
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8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
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9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
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10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
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11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
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12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
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13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
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14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
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15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
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17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
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18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
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19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
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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 to honour, and some to dishonour.
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21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
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22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
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23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
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24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
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25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
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26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
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- 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
- 2 The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
- 3 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
- 4 No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.
- 5 Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.
- 6 The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops.
- 7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
- 8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel,
- 9 for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.
- 10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.
- 11 It is a trustworthy statement: For if we 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 faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
- 14 Remind them of these things, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God not to wrangle about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers.
- 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
- 16 But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
- 17 and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
- 18 men who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some.
- 19 Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness.”
- 20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor.
- 21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
- 22 Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
- 23 But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
- 24 The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,
- 25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,
- 26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
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