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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2And entrust what you heard me say in the presence of many others as witnesses to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please the one who recruited him. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel, |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God's message is not imprisoned! |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God, that they too may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11This saying is trustworthy: If we died with him, we will also live with him. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness, |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17and their message will spread its infection like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are in this group. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18They have strayed from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and they are undermining some people's faith. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19However, God's solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil." |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20Now in a wealthy home there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also ones made of wood and of clay, and some are for honorable use, but others for ignoble use. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24And the Lord's slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient, |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26and they will come to their senses and escape the devil's trap where they are held captive to do his will. |
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