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Grace and Perseverance
Thou therefore, my child, be strong in the grace which [is] in Christ Jesus.
Thou therefore, my child, be strong in the grace which [is] in Christ Jesus.
A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus
Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
And the things thou hast heard of me in the presence of many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men, such as shall be competent to instruct others also.
You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.
Take thy share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
No one going as a soldier entangles himself with the affairs of life, that he may please him who has enlisted him as a soldier.
Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.
And if also any one contend [in the games], he is not crowned unless he contend lawfully.
And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules.
The husbandman must labour before partaking of the fruits.
And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor.
Think of what I say, for the Lord will give thee understanding in all things.
Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.
Remember Jesus Christ raised from among [the] dead, of [the] seed of David, according to my glad tidings,
Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach.
in which I suffer even unto bonds as an evil-doer: but the word of God is not bound.
And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained.
For this cause I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that *they* also may obtain the salvation which [is] in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.
The word [is] faithful; for if we have died together with [him], we shall also live together;
This is a trustworthy saying:
If we die with him,
we will also live with him.
If we die with him,
we will also live with him.
if we endure, we shall also reign together; if we deny, *he* also will deny us;
If we endure hardship,
we will reign with him.
If we deny him,
he will deny us.
we will reign with him.
If we deny him,
he will deny us.
if we are unfaithful, *he* abides faithful, for he cannot deny himself.
If we are unfaithful,
he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny who he is.
he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny who he is.
The Lord's Approved Workman
Of these things put in remembrance, testifying earnestly before the Lord not to have disputes of words, profitable for nothing, to the subversion of the hearers.
Of these things put in remembrance, testifying earnestly before the Lord not to have disputes of words, profitable for nothing, to the subversion of the hearers.
Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them.
Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth.
An Approved Worker
Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,
Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.
and their word will spread as a gangrene; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
[men] who as to the truth have gone astray, saying that the resurrection has taken place already; and overthrow the faith of some.
They have left the path of truth, claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way, they have turned some people away from the faith.
Yet the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, [The] Lord knows those that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of [the] Lord withdraw from iniquity.
But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use.
If therefore one shall have purified himself from these, [in separating himself from them], he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.
If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.
But youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.
Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.
And a bondman of [the] Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing;
A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.
in meekness setting right those who oppose, if God perhaps may sometime give them repentance to acknowledgment of [the] truth,
Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.