2 Timothy 2

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2 Timothy 2

Be Strong in Grace

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1} You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace^(A) that is in Christ Jesus. ^{Tools
2} And what you have heard from me^(B) in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful^(C) men who will be able to teach others also.

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3} Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.^(D) ^{Tools
4} No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the recruiter. ^{Tools
5} Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. ^{Tools
6} The hardworking farmer ought to be the first to get a share of the crops.^(E) ^{Tools
7} Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

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8} Keep your attention on Jesus Christ as risen from the dead^(F) and descended from David. This is according to my gospel. ^{Tools
9} I suffer for it to the point of being bound like a criminal, but God’s message is not bound. ^{Tools
10} This is why I endure^(G) all things for the elect:^(H) so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.^(I) ^{Tools
11} This saying is trustworthy:^(J)

For if we have died with Him,^(K)
we will also live with Him;

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if we endure, we will also reign^(L) with Him;
if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

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if we are faithless, He remains faithful,
for He cannot deny Himself.

An Approved Worker

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14} Remind them of these things, charging them before God^(a) not to fight about words;^(M) this is in no way profitable and leads to the ruin of the hearers. ^{Tools
15} Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.^(N) ^{Tools
16} But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.^(O) ^{Tools
17} And their word will spread like gangrene; Hymenaeus^(P) and Philetus are among them. ^{Tools
18} They have deviated from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place,^(Q) and are overturning the faith of some.^(R) ^{Tools
19} Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, having this inscription:^(S)

The Lord knows those who are His,^(T)^(b) and
Everyone who names the name^(U) of the Lord
must turn away from unrighteousness.^(V)

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20} Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver bowls,^(W) but also those of wood and clay, some for honorable^(c) use, some for dishonorable.^(d)^(X) ^{Tools
21} So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable,^(e) he will be a special^(f) instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.^(Y)

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22} Flee^(Z) from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace,^(AA) along with those who call on the Lord^(AB) from a pure heart. ^{Tools
23} But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels. ^{Tools
24} The Lord’s^(AC) slave must not quarrel,^(AD) but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach,^(g) and patient, ^{Tools
25} instructing his opponents with gentleness.^(AE) Perhaps God will grant them repentance^(AF) leading them to the knowledge of the truth. ^{Tools
26} Then they may come to their senses and escape the Devil’s trap,^(AG) having been captured by him to do his will.^(AH)

Footnotes:

a. 2 Timothy 2:14: Other mss read before the Lord

b. 2 Timothy 2:19: Nm 16:5

c. 2 Timothy 2:20: Or special

d. 2 Timothy 2:20: Or ordinary

e. 2 Timothy 2:21: Lit from these

f. 2 Timothy 2:21: Or an honorable

g. 2 Timothy 2:24: Or everyone, skillful in teaching

Cross references:

A. 2 Timothy 2:1: Galatians 1:6; 2 Peter 3:18

B. 2 Timothy 2:2: 2 Timothy 1:13

C. 2 Timothy 2:2: Numbers 12:7

D. 2 Timothy 2:3: 1 Timothy 1:18

E. 2 Timothy 2:6: 1 Corinthians 9:10

F. 2 Timothy 2:8: Matthew 17:9; John 21:14

G. 2 Timothy 2:10: James 1:12

H. 2 Timothy 2:10: Matthew 24:22

I. 2 Timothy 2:10: Luke 9:32; Luke 24:26; John 17:24; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 1 Peter 5:1; 1 Peter 5:4; 2 Peter 3:18

J. 2 Timothy 2:11: 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 3:1; 1 Timothy 4:9; Titus 3:8

K. 2 Timothy 2:11: John 8:51

L. 2 Timothy 2:12: Revelation 20:4

M. 2 Timothy 2:14: 1 Timothy 6:4

N. 2 Timothy 2:15: Ephesians 1:13; Colossians 1:5; James 1:18

O. 2 Timothy 2:16: Jude 1:18

P. 2 Timothy 2:17: 1 Timothy 1:20

Q. 2 Timothy 2:18: Acts 17:32; 1 Corinthians 15:12-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2

R. 2 Timothy 2:18: 1 Timothy 1:19; 1 Timothy 6:21

S. 2 Timothy 2:19: Joshua 23:7; Esther 9:4; Isaiah 26:13; Romans 15:20; Ephesians 1:21

T. 2 Timothy 2:19: Numbers 16:5; Proverbs 2:6; John 10:14; John 10:27; 1 Corinthians 8:3

U. 2 Timothy 2:19: Acts 15:14

V. 2 Timothy 2:19: Leviticus 24:11; Leviticus 24:16; Numbers 16:26-27; Joshua 23:7; Psalm 6:9; Psalm 33:15; Proverbs 3:7; Isaiah 26:13; Isaiah 52:11; Jeremiah 20:9

W. 2 Timothy 2:20: Romans 9:21

X. 2 Timothy 2:20: Romans 9:21

Y. 2 Timothy 2:21: 2 Corinthians 9:8; Galatians 3:10; 1 Timothy 5:10

Z. 2 Timothy 2:22: 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Timothy 6:11; James 4:7

AA. 2 Timothy 2:22: Luke 12:51; 2 Timothy 1:2; Hebrews 12:14; 3 John 1:14

AB. 2 Timothy 2:22: Genesis 13:4

AC. 2 Timothy 2:24: Revelation 11:8

AD. 2 Timothy 2:24: John 6:52; Acts 7:26; James 4:2

AE. 2 Timothy 2:25: James 3:13

AF. 2 Timothy 2:25: Acts 26:20; Romans 2:4; 2 Corinthians 7:9-10

AG. 2 Timothy 2:26: 1 Timothy 3:7

AH. 2 Timothy 2:26: John 1:13