2 Timothy 2

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1. 1So, my son, draw your strength from the grace that comes through Christ Jesus.
2. 2The things you have heard me teach in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others as well.
3. 3Be willing to endure hardship like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4. 4A soldier on active duty doesn't get tangled up in civilian affairs — his goal is to please the one who enlisted him.
5. 5In the same way, an athlete doesn't win the prize unless he competes by the rules.
6. 6The farmer who does the hard work should be the first to enjoy the harvest.
7. 7Think carefully about what I'm saying, and may the Lord give you understanding in all of this.
8. 8Remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel.
9. 9Because of this gospel, I'm suffering to the point of being chained up like a criminal. But God's word can't be chained.
10. 10That's why I endure everything for the sake of God's chosen people, so that they too can receive the salvation that comes through Christ Jesus, along with eternal glory.
11. 11Here is a saying you can trust: If we died with him, we will also live with him.
12. 12If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.
13. 13Even if we are faithless, he remains faithful — because he cannot deny who he is.
14. 14Keep reminding people of these things. Warn them before the Lord not to argue over words. It does no good and only ruins those who listen.
15. 15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, correctly handling the word of truth.
16. 16Stay away from godless, empty talk, because it only leads people deeper into ungodliness.
17. 17Their teaching will spread like a disease: among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18. 18They've wandered away from the truth by claiming the resurrection has already happened, and they're destroying the faith of some believers.
19. 19Nevertheless the foundation of God stands firm, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let everyone who claims the name of Christ turn away from wickedness."
20. 20But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for honor, and some for dishonor.
21. 21If anyone therefore cleanses himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, made holy, useful to the master, and prepared for every good work.
22. 22Flee youthful lusts, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
23. 23Don't get drawn into foolish, ignorant debates. You know they only produce conflict.
24. 24The Lord's servant must not quarrel. Instead, he should be gentle with everyone, able to teach, and patient,
25. 25correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will give them repentance that leads to a full knowledge of the truth,
26. 26and they'll come to their senses and escape the devil's trap, where he's been holding them captive to do his will.