Thematic Bible
2 Timothy 2:1 (show verse)
You, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace [that is] in Christ Jesus,
2 Timothy 2:2 (show verse)
and [the things] which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these [things] to faithful people who will be competent to teach others also.
2 Timothy 2:3 (show verse)
Suffer together with [me] as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:4 (show verse)
No one who serves as a soldier is entangled in the activities of [everyday] life, so that he may please the one who enlisted [him].
2 Timothy 2:5 (show verse)
And also if anyone competes he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
2 Timothy 2:6 (show verse)
The farmer who works hard must [be] the first to receive a share of the crops.
2 Timothy 2:7 (show verse)
Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will grant you understanding in all [these things].
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2 Timothy 2:8 (show verse)
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David according to my gospel,
2 Timothy 2:9 (show verse)
in connection with which I suffer misfortune to the point of {imprisonment} as a criminal, but the word of God is not bound.
2 Timothy 2:10 (show verse)
Because of this, I endure all [things] for the sake of the chosen, in order that they also may obtain salvation [which is] in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
2 Timothy 2:11 (show verse)
The saying [is] trustworthy: For if we died with [him], we will also live with [him];
2 Timothy 2:12 (show verse)
if we endure, we will also reign with [him]; if we deny [him], he also will deny us;
2 Timothy 2:13 (show verse)
if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful--{he cannot deny himself}.
2 Timothy 2:14 (show verse)
Remind [people] of these [things], solemnly urging [them] before the Lord not to dispute about words. [This is] in no way beneficial [and leads to] the ruin of the hearers.
2 Timothy 2:15 (show verse)
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, a worker having no need to be ashamed, guiding the word of truth along a straight path.
2 Timothy 2:16 (show verse)
But avoid pointless chatter, for it will progress to greater ungodliness,
2 Timothy 2:17 (show verse)
and their message {will spread} like gangrene, among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
2 Timothy 2:18 (show verse)
who have deviated concerning the truth [by] saying the resurrection has already taken place, and they are upsetting the faith of some.
2 Timothy 2:19 (show verse)
However, the solid foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who names the name of the Lord must abstain from unrighteousness."
2 Timothy 2:20 (show verse)
Now in a great house [there] are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthenware [ones], some of which [are] for honorable use, and some of which [are] for ordinary use.
2 Timothy 2:21 (show verse)
Therefore, if someone cleanses himself from these [things], he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
2 Timothy 2:22 (show verse)
But flee from youthful desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, [and] peace, in company with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.
2 Timothy 2:23 (show verse)
But avoid foolish and uninformed controversies, [because you] know that they produce quarrels.
2 Timothy 2:24 (show verse)
And the slave of the Lord must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, skillful in teaching, tolerant,
2 Timothy 2:25 (show verse)
correcting those who are opposed with gentleness, [seeing] whether perhaps God may grant them repentance to a knowledge of the truth,
2 Timothy 2:26 (show verse)
and they will come to their senses again [and escape] from the trap of the devil, being held captive by him to [do] his will.