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A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus
Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
Be Strong in Grace
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.
And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.
No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.
And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules.
And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor.
The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.
Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.
Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach.
Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel,
And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained.
for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained.
So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.
This is a trustworthy saying:
If we die with him,
we will also live with him.
If we die with him,
we will also live with him.
This is a faithful saying:
For if we died with Him,
We shall also live with Him.
For if we died with Him,
We shall also live with Him.
If we endure hardship,
we will reign with him.
If we deny him,
he will deny us.
we will reign with him.
If we deny him,
he will deny us.
If we endure,
We shall also reign with Him.
If we deny Him,
He also will deny us.
We shall also reign with Him.
If we deny Him,
He also will deny us.
If we are unfaithful,
he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny who he is.
he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny who he is.
If we are faithless,
He remains faithful;
He cannot deny Himself.
He remains faithful;
He cannot deny Himself.
Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them.
An Approved Worker
Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.
And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort,
They have left the path of truth, claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way, they have turned some people away from the faith.
who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some.
In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use.
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.
If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.
But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.
A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.
And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,
Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.
in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,