2 Timothy 2 Parallel Bible Translations

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1 So you, my son, be strong [constantly strengthened] and empowered in the grace that is [to be found only] in Christ Jesus. You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 The things [the doctrine, the precepts, the admonitions, the sum of my ministry] which you have heard me teach in the presence of many witnesses, entrust [as a treasure] to reliable and faithful men who will also be capable and qualified to teach others. and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. And 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 Take with me your share of hardship [passing through the difficulties which you are called to endure], like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No soldier in active service gets entangled in the [ordinary business] affairs of civilian life; [he avoids them] so that he may please the one who enlisted him to serve. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
5 And if anyone competes as an athlete [in competitive games], he is not crowned [with the wreath of victory] unless he competes according to the rules. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.
6 The hard-working farmer [who labors to produce crops] ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops. It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
7 Think over the things I am saying [grasp their application], for the Lord will grant you insight and understanding in everything. Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
8 Remember Jesus Christ [the ever-living Lord who has] risen from the dead, [as the prophesied King] descended from David [king of Israel], according to my gospel [the good news that I preach], Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,
9 for that [gospel] I am suffering even to [the point of] wearing chains like a criminal; but the word of God is not chained or imprisoned! for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.
10 For this reason I [am ready to] patiently endure all things for the sake of those who are the elect (God’s chosen ones), so that they too may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it the reward of eternal glory. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. Therefore 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 This is a faithful and trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; Here is a trustworthy saying: 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 will also deny us; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us;
13 If we are faithless, He remains faithful [true to His word and His righteous character], for He cannot deny Himself. if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself. if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
14 Remind the people of these facts, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God to avoid petty controversy over words, which does no good, and [upsets and undermines and] ruins [the faith of] those who listen. Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. Keep 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 Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. Do 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 But avoid all irreverent babble and godless chatter [with its profane, empty words], for it will lead to further ungodliness, But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
17 and their teaching will spread like gangrene. So it is with Hymenaeus and Philetus, and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18 who have deviated from the truth. They claim that the resurrection has already taken place, and they undermine the faith of some. who have swerved from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are upsetting the faith of some. who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.” But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.” Nevertheless, 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 Now in a large house there are not only vessels and objects of gold and silver, but also vessels and objects of wood and of earthenware, and some are for honorable (noble, good) use and some for dishonorable (ignoble, common). Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. In 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 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things [which are dishonorable—disobedient, sinful], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified [set apart for a special purpose and], useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work. Those 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 Run away from youthful lusts—pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those [believers] who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Flee 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 But have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant speculations [useless disputes over unedifying, stupid controversies], since you know that they produce strife and give birth to quarrels. Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
24 The servant of the Lord must not participate in quarrels, but must be kind to everyone [even-tempered, preserving peace, and he must be], skilled in teaching, patient and tolerant when wronged. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
25 He must correct those who are in opposition with courtesy and gentleness in the hope that God may grant that they will repent and be led to the knowledge of the truth [accurately understanding and welcoming it], correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,
26 and that they may come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will. and 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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