- 1. ¶ YOU, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Jesus Christ.
- 2. And the things which you have heard from me by many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
- 3. Therefore endure hardships as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
- 4. No man can be a soldier and also entangle himself with the things of this life, if he would please him who has chosen him to be a soldier.
- 5. And if a man also strive for mastery in contest, he is not crowned except he compete lawfully.
- 6. The husbandman who labors should be the first to be sustained by the fruits.
- 7. Perceive these things: and may our Lord give you wisdom in all things.
- 8. ¶ Remember Jesus Christ who rose from the dead, he who was a descendant from David according to my gospel;
- 9. Because of him I suffer hardships, even to bonds like a malefactor; but the word of God is not restricted.
- 10. Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Jesus Christ, with eternal glory.
- 11. This is a true saying: For if we die with him, we shall also live with him:
- 12. If we suffer, we shall also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us;
- 13. But if we believe not in him, yet he will still remain faithful; for he cannot deny himself.
- 14. ¶ You should keep these things in remembrance as a testimony before our Lord, that the faithful should not argue over words in which there is no profit but which are destruction to those who listen to them.
- 15. Strive to conduct yourself perfectly before God, as a soldier without reproach and one who preaches straightforwardly the word of truth.
- 16. Shun empty and worthless words, for they only increase the ungodliness of those who argue over them.
- 17. And their word will be like a canker eating in many; such are Hymenaeus, and Philetus,
- 18. Who have strayed from the truth, saying that the resurrection of the dead is already passed, thus destroying the faith of some.
- 19. ¶ Nevertheless the foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: The Lord knows those who are his, and he will save from iniquity every one who calls upon the name of the Lord.
- 20. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; some for formal use on occasions of honor and others for service.
- 21. If therefore a man purifies himself from these things, he will become like a vessel pure for honor, worthy of the master’s use, and ready for every good work.
- 22. ¶ Keep away from all the lusts of youth, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on our Lord with a pure heart.
- 23. Keep away from foolish disputes which do not educate; you know they cause strife.
- 24. A servant of our Lord must not quarrel, but be gentle to all men, apt at teaching and patient,
- 25. So that he may discipline gently those who argue against him; and perhaps God will grant them repentance and they will know the truth,
- 26. And come to themselves, and be saved from the trap of Satan, by whom they have been drawn to his will.
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