Old Testament

2 Timothy 2
Encouragement to Be Strong
21You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2Entrust the things you heard from me, in the presence of many witnesses, to faithful men who will also be able to teach others.
3Share hardships as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the affairs of everyday life. If he does, he will not please the one who enlisted him. 5Also, if someone competes as an athlete, he does not receive a crown unless he competes according to the rules. 6The hardworking farmer should receive a share of the crops first. 7Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, a descendant[] of David, in accordance with my gospel, 9for which I am suffering, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. 10For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they also may obtain[] the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, along with eternal glory. 11This saying is trustworthy:
Indeed, if we have died with him, we will also live with him;
12If we endure, we will also reign with him;
If we deny him, he will also deny us;
13If we are faithless, he remains faithful, because he cannot deny himself.
Correctly Handle the Word of Truth
14Remind people of these things, as you solemnly charge them in the presence of God[] not to fight about words, which does no good and only ruins those who listen. 15Make every effort to present yourself to God as one who is approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, correctly handling[] the word of truth. 16As for pointless chatter, avoid it, for it will lead to an ever greater measure of godlessness, 17and their message will spread like gangrene. This includes Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18who have veered away from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are overturning the faith of some. 19Nevertheless, God's foundation stands firm, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,”[] and “Let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord keep away from wickedness.”[]
20In a large house there are articles[] not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay-some for honorable use and some for dishonorable use. 21So if anyone cleanses himself thoroughly from these things, he will be an instrument[] for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master, and prepared to do every good work.
22Flee from the lusts young people have and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23But avoid foolish and ignorant arguments, since you know they breed quarrels. 24It is necessary that a servant of the Lord not quarrel but be kind toward everyone, able to teach, able to bear evil without resentment, 25and gentle in correcting those who oppose him. God may grant them repentance, leading to the knowledge of the truth, 26and they may come to their senses and escape from the Devil's trap, after they were captured by him to do his will.

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