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1 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 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 what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well. 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 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Bear your share of hardship along with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. To satisfy the one who recruited him, a soldier does not become entangled in the business affairs of life. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
5 An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner’s crown except by competing 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 It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. The hardworking farmer ought to have the first share of the crop. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
7 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 understanding in everything. Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David: such is my gospel, Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,
9 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 chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.
10 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 bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, together 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 The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; This saying is trustworthy: If we have died with him we shall 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 also will deny us; if we persevere we shall also reign with him. But if we deny him he 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— for he cannot deny himself. If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself. if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
14 Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. Remind people of these things and charge them before God to stop disputing about words. This serves no useful purpose since it harms those who listen. 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 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. Be eager to present yourself as acceptable to God, a workman who causes no disgrace, imparting the word of truth without deviation. 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 irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, Avoid profane, idle talk, for such people will become more and more godless, Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
17 and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, and their teaching 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 swerved from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are upsetting the faith of some. who have deviated from the truth by saying that [the] resurrection has already taken place and 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 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, bearing this inscription, “The Lord knows those who are his”; and, “Let everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord avoid evil.” 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 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 household there are vessels not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for lofty and others for humble use. 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 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. If anyone cleanses himself of these things, he will be a vessel for lofty use, dedicated, beneficial 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 So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. So turn from youthful desires and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord with purity of 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 Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. Avoid foolish and ignorant debates, for you know that they breed quarrels. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, A slave of the Lord should not quarrel, but should be gentle with everyone, able to teach, tolerant, And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
25 correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, correcting opponents with kindness. It may be that God will grant them repentance that leads to 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 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 may return to their senses out of the devil’s snare, where they are entrapped by him, for 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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