| 2:1 | So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. |
| 2:2 | And entrust what you heard me say* in the presence of many others as witnesses* to faithful people* who will be competent* to teach others as well. |
| 2:3 | Take your share of suffering* as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. |
| 2:4 | No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please* the one who recruited him. |
| 2:5 | Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner* unless he competes according to the rules.* |
| 2:6 | The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops. |
| 2:7 | Think about what I am saying and* the Lord will give you understanding of all this.* |
| 2:8 | Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David;* such is my gospel,* |
| 2:9 | for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment* as a criminal, but God’s message* is not imprisoned!* |
| 2:10 | So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God,* that they too may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory.* |
| 2:11 | This saying* is trustworthy:* If we died with him, we will also live with him. |
| 2:12 | If we endure, we will also reign with him.* If we deny* him,* he will also deny us. |
| 2:13 | If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.* |
| 2:14 | Remind people* of these things and solemnly charge them* before the Lord* not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.* |
| 2:15 | Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.* |
| 2:16 | But avoid profane chatter,* because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,* |
| 2:17 | and their message will spread its infection* like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are in this group.* |
| 2:18 | They have strayed from the truth* by saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and they are undermining some people’s faith. |
| 2:19 | However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,”* and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord* must turn away from evil.” |
| 2:20 | Now in a wealthy home* there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also ones made of wood and of clay, and some are for honorable use, but others for ignoble use.* |
| 2:21 | So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior,* he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. |
| 2:22 | But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others* who call on the Lord from a pure heart.* |
| 2:23 | But reject foolish and ignorant* controversies, because you know they breed infighting.* |
| 2:24 | And the Lord’s slave* must not engage in heated disputes* but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient, |
| 2:25 | correcting* opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth* |
| 2:26 | and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive* to do his will.* |
2 Timothy 2 - NET Bible [draft]
