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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.
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.
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.
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.
Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Take thy share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.
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.
And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules.
And if also any one contend [in the games], he is not crowned unless he contend lawfully.
And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor.
The husbandman must labour before partaking of the fruits.
Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.
Think of what I say, for the Lord will give thee understanding in all things.
Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach.
Remember Jesus Christ raised from among [the] dead, of [the] seed of David, according to my glad tidings,
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.
in which I suffer even unto bonds as an evil-doer: but the word of God is not bound.
So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.
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.
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.
The word [is] faithful; for if we have died together with [him], we shall also live together;
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 endure, we shall also reign together; if we deny, *he* also will deny us;
If we are unfaithful,
he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny who he is.
he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny who he is.
if we are unfaithful, *he* abides faithful, for he cannot deny himself.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.
But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,
and their word will spread as a gangrene; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
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.
[men] who as to the truth have gone astray, saying that the resurrection has taken place already; and overthrow the faith of some.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.
Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.
But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.
A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.
And a bondman of [the] Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing;
Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.
in meekness setting right those who oppose, if God perhaps may sometime give them repentance to acknowledgment of [the] truth,