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2 Timothy 2

Berean Standard Bible · Westminster Leningrad Codex

2:1

You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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2:2

And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

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2:3

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

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2:4

A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

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2:5

Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

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2:6

The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.

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2:7

Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.

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2:8

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,

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2:9

for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

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2:10

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

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2:11

This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

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2:12

if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

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2:13

if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

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2:14

Remind the believers of these things, charging them before to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

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2:15

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

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2:16

But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

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2:17

and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

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2:18

who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.

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2:19

Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are ,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

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2:20

A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.

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2:21

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

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2:22

Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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2:23

But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

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2:24

And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

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2:25

He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

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2:26

Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.

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