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2 Timothy 2:1 (show verse)
As for you, my son, strenuously acquit yourself of the charge you have receiv'd from Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:2 (show verse)
and what you heard me deliver in the presence of many, intrust to such persons of integrity as are qualified to instruct others
2 Timothy 2:3 (show verse)
bravely endure hardships, like a soldier of Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 2:4 (show verse)
he that enters into the service, disengages himself from civil affairs, that he may be acceptable to his officer.
2 Timothy 2:5 (show verse)
a combatant does not receive the crown, unless he has observ'd the laws of the games.
2 Timothy 2:6 (show verse)
the labourer must work before he can obtain his reward.
2 Timothy 2:7 (show verse)
consider what I say, and the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
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2 Timothy 2:8 (show verse)
Remember that Jesus Christ, who is of the posterity of David, is raised from the dead, according to my gospel,
2 Timothy 2:9 (show verse)
for which I suffer even the chains of a malefactor: but the word of God is not so confin'd.
2 Timothy 2:10 (show verse)
I therefore bear with every thing for the sake of the converts, that they may obtain that salvation, which Jesus Christ has procur'd us, even eternal glory.
2 Timothy 2:11 (show verse)
it is an undoubted truth, that if we die for him, we shall live with him:
2 Timothy 2:12 (show verse)
if we suffer, we shall also reign: if we renounce him,
2 Timothy 2:13 (show verse)
he will renounce us likewise: tho' we are diffident, he is still faithful, and will not retract his word.
2 Timothy 2:14 (show verse)
These things represent, conjuring them by the presence of the Lord, to avoid disputes about words, which only serve to pervert the audience.
2 Timothy 2:15 (show verse)
endeavour to approve yourself to God, as an artist that is not afraid of reproach, by rightly explaining the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:16 (show verse)
discountenance such as hold vain irreligious discourse; for they will grow bold in impiety,
2 Timothy 2:17 (show verse)
and their doctrine will spread like the gangrene. Hymeneus and Philetus are such:
2 Timothy 2:18 (show verse)
they have deserted the faith themselves, and debauch'd the faith of others, by maintaining, "the resurrection is already past."
2 Timothy 2:19 (show verse)
however, the foundation of the divine architect is still immoveable, having this inscription, " the Lord discerns who are his." and, " let every one that invokes the name of the Lord, depart from iniquity."
2 Timothy 2:20 (show verse)
in a palace there are vessels not only of gold, and of silver, but of wood and of earth likewise: some are for honourable uses, and others for meaner purposes.
2 Timothy 2:21 (show verse)
he that is clear of vice, is a vessel of the first kind, sanctified and fit for the master's use, and qualified for every virtuous action.
2 Timothy 2:22 (show verse)
Avoid the passions of youth. pursue justice, fidelity, benevolence and concord with all sincere christians.
2 Timothy 2:23 (show verse)
decline all impertinent barren disputes, since they only serve for contention.
2 Timothy 2:24 (show verse)
a christian must not be litigious, but easy to all men, qualify'd to instruct,
2 Timothy 2:25 (show verse)
with great temper and meekness informing those, who differ in opinion; because he does not know, but God may change their minds, by convincing them of the truth.
2 Timothy 2:26 (show verse)
and so they may rouze out of the snare of the devil, who leads them captive at his discretion.