RKJNT - II Timothy

Chapter 1

1:1  Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

1:2  To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

1:3  I thank God, whom I serve as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience, as without ceasing I remember you night and day in my prayers.

1:4  Remembering your tears, I greatly desire to see you, that I may be filled with joy;

1:5  I am reminded of the sincere faith that is in you, which lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded is in you also.

1:6  Therefore, I would remind you to stir into flame the gift of God, which is in you by the laying on of my hands.

1:7  For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of self-discipline.

1:8  Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but share in the afflictions of the gospel, by the power of God;

1:9  Who has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not by virtue of our works, but because of his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,

1:10  But has now been made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who has abolished death, and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

1:11  Of this gospel I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher,

1:12  And for this reason I also suffer these things: nevertheless, I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him until that day.

1:13  Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

1:14  That good thing which was committed to you, guard by the Holy Spirit, who dwells within us.

1:15  This you know, that all those who are in Asia have turned away from me; among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

1:16  May the Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus; for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chains:

1:17  But when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.

1:18  May the Lord grant that he will find mercy from the Lord on that day. You know very well in how many ways he ministered to me at Ephesus.

Chapter 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.

Chapter 3

3:1  But know this also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

3:2  For men shall be lovers of their own selves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,

3:3  Without natural affection, implacable, false accusers, intemperate, fierce, despisers of good,

3:4  Treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God;

3:5  Holding to a form of godliness, but denying its power. From such men turn away.

3:6  For among them are those who creep into houses, and lead captive weak-willed women laden with sins, led away by various desires,

3:7  Ever learning, but never able to acknowledge the truth.

3:8  Now as Jannes and Jambres defied Moses, so these men also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, rejected as concerns the faith.

3:9  But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be made clear to all, as was that of those two.

3:10  But you have fully known my teaching, manner of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,

3:11  Persecutions, afflictions, such as befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; the persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

3:12  Yes, and all who will live godly lives in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

3:13  But evil men and impostors shall grow worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

3:14  But you, continue to hold the things which you have learned and have been convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them;

3:15  And how from childhood you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

3:16  All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

3:17  That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for all good works.

Chapter 4

4:1  I solemnly charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom;

4:2  Preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all patience and instruction.

4:3  For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but having itching ears, they shall gather up teachers for themselves to suit their own desires;

4:4  And they shall turn their ears away from the truth, and shall turn aside to myths.

4:5  But you, be steady in all things; endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

4:6  For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

4:7  I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

4:8  Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me on that day: and not only to me, but also to all those who have longed for his appearing.

4:9  Make every effort to come to me shortly:

4:10  For Demas, having loved this present world, has forsaken me and has departed to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

4:11  Only Luke is with me. Get Mark, and bring him with you: for he is useful to me for the ministry.

4:12  Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.

4:13  When you come, bring with you the cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, and especially the parchments.

4:14  Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm: the Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

4:15  You also beware of him; for he has greatly opposed our message.

4:16  At my first defence no man stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be counted against them.

4:17  But the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

4:18  And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom: to him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

4:19  Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.

4:20  Erastus remained at Corinth: but Trophimus I left sick at Miletus.

4:21  Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as do Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

4:22  The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.