1. You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
3. Therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4. No one who goes to war entangles himself with the affairs of this life, so that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier.
5. And also if a man strives for victory, yet he is not crowned unless he strives lawfully.
6. The farmer that labors must be first to share in the fruits.
7. Consider what I say; and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
8. Remember that Jesus Christ of the descendents of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
9. For which I suffer trouble, as an evildoer, even to being bound; but the word of God is not bound.
10. Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11. It is a faithful saying: For if we are dead 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. If we do not believe, yet he remains faithful: he cannot deny himself.
14. Of these things put them in remembrance, instructing them before the Lord not to dispute about words to no profit, but to the ruin of the hearers.
15. Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase leading to more ungodliness.
17. And their word will eat like gangrene: of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18. Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some.
19. Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows those who are his. And, Let every one who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
20. But in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some for honor, and some for dishonor.
21. If a person therefore cleanses himself from these, he shall be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and fit for the master's use, and prepared for every good work.
22. Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23. But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they produce disagreements.
24. And the servant of the Lord must not dispute in anger, but be gentle to all men, apt to teach, patient,
25. In meekness instructing those who place themselves in opposition; if God will perhaps give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
26. And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
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