Be earnest to present thyself acceptable to God, a worker without shame, dividing rightly the word of truth.

And what thou hast heard from me by many witnesses, these things lay by for faithful men, who will be sufficient to teach others also.

And flee youthful, eager desires: and follow justice, faith, love, peace, with them calling upon the Lord from a pure heart.

Thou therefore, my child, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.

And the servant of the Lord must not contend; but be gentle to all, giving instruction, enduring evil,

Truly the firm foundation of God has stood, having this seal, The Lord knows them being his. And, Let every one naming the name of Christ remove from iniquity.

Thou therefore suffer ill treatment, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

And also if any contend for a prize, he is not crowned, except he contend for a prize lawfully.

The farmer toiling must first participate in the fruits.

Observe what I say; for may the Lord give to thee understanding in all things.

And avoid profane, empty discourses: for they will proceed to more of profanation.

In which I suffer ill treatment, to bonds, as an evil doer; but the word of God has not been bound.

If therefore any cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel for honour, consecrated, and useful for the master, prepared for every good work.

Remember Jesus Christ raised from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my good news:

And in a great house there is not only gold and silver vessels, but also wood and earthen; and some truly for honour, and some for dishonour.

In meekness instructing them being in a contrary state; lest perhaps God may give them repentance to the acknowledgment of the truth;

Put these things in mind, calling to witness before the Lord not to wrangle for nothing useful, to the subversion of them hearing.

Faithful the word: For if we died together, we shall also live together:

And this word as a gangrene, will have an eating ulcer: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus;

If we endure, we shall also reign together: if we deny, he will also deny us:

That they may return to a state of sobriety from the snare of the devil, being taken alive by him at his will.

Who concerning the truth missed their aim, saying the rising up has already been; and they subvert the faith of some.

If we believe not, he remains faithful: he cannot deny himself.

And silly and ignorant questions refuse, knowing that they produce strifes.

None making war is entangled with the affairs of life: that he may please him having enlisted him.

For this I endure all things for the chosen, that they also might attain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.