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

¹⁴ Of these things put them in remembrance, solemnly charging them before God, that they engage not in word-battles to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear. ¹⁵ Give diligence to present yourself approved to God, a workman not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. ¹⁶ But shun the profane babblings, for they will proceed to more ungodliness; ¹⁷ and their word will spread, as a gangrene; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; ¹⁸ who erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and are overthrowing the faith of some. ¹⁹ Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God has been standing, having this seal, "The Lord knew those who are His:" and "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."

²⁰ But, in a great house, there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some, indeed, unto honor and some unto dishonor. ²¹ If, therefore, one fully purify himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.

²² But flee youthful desires; and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those calling upon the Lord out of a pure heart. ²³ But the foolish and ignorant questionings reject, knowing that they beget strifes; ²⁴ now a servant of the Lord must not engage in strife, but should be gentle towards all, apt in teaching, patient of wrong, ²⁵ in meekness correcting those opposing themselves, if peradventure God should give them repentance to a full knowledge of the truth, ²⁶ and they may return to soberness out of the snare of the Devil, having been taken captive by him in accordance with his will.