2 Timothy 2:1-12 ▼

1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 And the things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

3 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4 No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.

5 And also if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

6 The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops.

7 Understand what I say, for the Lord will give you insight in everything.

8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel,

9 for which I endure hardship even to chains as a criminal. But the word of God has not been chained.

10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they also may obtain the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

11 It is a trustworthy saying: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

12 If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we will deny Him, He also will deny us;