| 1. | So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. |
| 2. | And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well. |
| 3. | Bear your share of hardship along with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. |
| 4. | To satisfy the one who recruited him, a soldier does not become entangled in the business affairs of life. |
| 5. | Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner's crown except by competing according to the rules. |
| 6. | The hardworking farmer ought to have the first share of the crop. |
| 7. | Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. |
| 8. | Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David: such is my gospel, |
| 9. | for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. |
| 10. | Therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, together with eternal glory. |
| 11. | This saying is trustworthy: If we have died with him we shall also live with him; |
| 12. | if we persevere we shall also reign with him. But if we deny him he will deny us. |
| 13. | If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself. |
| 14. | to stop disputing about words. This serves no useful purpose since it harms those who listen. |
| 15. | Be eager to present yourself as acceptable to God, a workman who causes no disgrace, imparting the word of truth without deviation. |
| 16. | Avoid profane, idle talk, for such people will become more and more godless, |
| 17. | and their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, |
| 18. | who have deviated from the truth by saying that (the) resurrection has already taken place and are upsetting the faith of some. |
| 19. | Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who are his"; and, "Let everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord avoid evil." |
| 20. | In a large household there are vessels not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for lofty and others for humble use. |
| 21. | If anyone cleanses himself of these things, he will be a vessel for lofty use, dedicated, beneficial to the master of the house, ready for every good work. |
| 22. | So turn from youthful desires and pursue righteousness, faith,love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord with purity of heart. |
| 23. | Avoid foolish and ignorant debates, for you know that they breed quarrels. |
| 24. | A slave of the Lord should not quarrel, but should be gentle with everyone, able to teach, tolerant, |
| 25. | correcting opponents with kindness. It may be that God will grant them repentance that leads to knowledge of the truth, |
| 26. | and that they may return to their senses out of the devil's snare, where they are entrapped by him, for his will. |
