RKJNT - II Timothy - 2

2:1  Therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2:2  And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

2:3  Therefore endure hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

2:4  No soldier on active service entangles himself with the affairs of civilian life; that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier.

2:5  And if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

2:6  The farmer who labours must be first to partake of the fruits.

2:7  Consider what I say; and the Lord will give you understanding in all things.

2:8  Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, according to my gospel,

2:9  For which I suffer hardship, even wearing chains like a criminal; but the word of God is not in chains.

2:10  Therefore, I endure all things for the sake of the chosen, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with its eternal glory.

2:11  This is a faithful saying: If we died with him, we shall also live with him:

2:12  If we endure, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he will deny us:

2:13  If we are faithless, yet he remains faithful: for he cannot deny himself.

2:14  Remind them of these things, solemnly charging them before the Lord not to dispute about words, which is of no profit, but ruins the hearers.

2:15  Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

2:16  But avoid godless and empty chatter: for it will lead people to more ungodliness,

2:17  And their word will spread like gangrene. Among these are Hymenaeus and Philetus;

2:18  Who have strayed from the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and thus upset the faith of some.

2:19  Nevertheless, the foundation of God stands firm, having this seal, The Lord knows those who are his. And, Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

2:20  In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay; some for noble purposes, and some for ignoble.

2:21  Therefore, if a man purifies himself from the ignoble, he shall be a vessel for noble purposes, consecrated and useful to the master, prepared for every good work.

2:22  Flee youthful lusts: and follow righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

2:23  Have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant controversies, knowing that they breed strife.

2:24  And the servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome; but kind to all, able to teach, forbearing,

2:25  In gentleness correcting those who oppose him; that God might grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth;

2:26  And that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.