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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor's crown except by competing according to the rules. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God's word is not chained. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Here is a trustworthy saying: 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 disown him, he will also disown us; |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Keep reminding God's people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness." |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will. |
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