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| 1You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. | 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 2And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. | 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 3You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. | 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 4No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. | 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 5And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. | 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 6The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. | 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 7Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. | 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 8Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel, | 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 9for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained. | 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 10Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. | 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 11This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him. | 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 12If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us. | 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 13If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself. | 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 14Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. | 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. | 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 16But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. | 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 17And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort, | 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 18who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some. | 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 19Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” | 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 20But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. | 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 21Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. | 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 22Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. | 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 23But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. | 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 24And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, | 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 25in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, | 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 26and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will. | 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. | [an error occurred while processing this directive] |
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