2 Timothy 2:14-26 - A Worker Approved To God And Not Ashamed

¹⁴ Remind them of these things, charging them in the presence of God, that they do not argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear. ¹⁵ Do your best to present yourself approved by God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth. ¹⁶ But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness, ¹⁷ and their word will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; ¹⁸ men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some. ¹⁹ However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."

²⁰ Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor, and some for dishonor. ²¹ If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master's use, prepared for every good work.

²² Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. ²³ But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife. ²⁴ The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, ²⁵ in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth, ²⁶ and they may recover themselves out of the devil's snare, having been taken captive by him to his will.