2 Timothy 2
Berean Standard BibleTranslation
Berean Standard Bible
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
1You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus:
2And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
2And the things which thou hast heard of me by many witnesses, the same commend to faithful men, who shall be fit to teach others also.
3Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
3Labour as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.
4No man, being a soldier to God, entangleth himself with secular businesses; that he may please him to whom he hath engaged himself.
5Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
5For he also that striveth for the mastery, is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
6The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
6The husbandman, that laboureth, must first partake of the fruits.
7Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
7Understand what I say: for the Lord will give thee in all things understanding.
8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
8Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ is risen again from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel.
9for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
9Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evildoer; but the word of God is not bound.
10For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
10Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory.
11This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
11A faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall live also with him.
12if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
12If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.
13if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
13If we believe not, he continueth faithful, he can not deny himself.
14Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
14Of these things put them in mind, charging them before the Lord. Contend not in words, for it is to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
15Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
15Carefully study to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
16But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they grow much towards ungodliness.
17and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
17And their speech spreadeth like a canker: of whom are Hymeneus and Philetus:
18who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
18Who have erred from the truth, saying, that the resurrection is past already, and have subverted the faith of some.
19Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
19But the sure foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal: the Lord knoweth who are his; and let every one depart from iniquity who nameth the name of the Lord.
20A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.
20But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and earth: and some indeed unto honour, but some unto dishonour.
21So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
21If any man therefore shall cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified and profitable to the Lord, prepared unto every good work.
22Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
22But flee thou youthful desires, and pursue justice, faith, charity, and peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
23And avoid foolish and unlearned questions, knowing that they beget strifes.
24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
24But the servant of the Lord must not wrangle: but be mild towards all men, apt to teach, patient,
25He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
25With modesty admonishing them that resist the truth: if peradventure God may give them repentance to know the truth,
26Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.
26And they may recover themselves from the snares of the devil, by whom they are held captive at his will.
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