ULT 2TIM Chapter 2

2 You, therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And what you have heard from me along with many witnesses, entrust these things to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 Suffer together as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the affairs of life, so that he may please the one having enlisted him. 5 Also, if anyone competes, he is not crowned if he has not competed lawfully. 6 The hardworking farmer ought to be first to receive of the crops. 7 Think about what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, from the seed of David, according to my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering unto chains like a criminal. But the word of God is not bound. 10 Because of this, I endure all things for the chosen, so that they also may obtain salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 11 This word is trustworthy:

“For if we died with him, we will also live with him.

12 If we endure, we will also reign with him.

If we deny him, he also will deny us.

13 If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful,

for he is not able to deny himself.”

14 Remind them of these things, charging them before God[fn] not to battle about words; it is useful for nothing, to the destruction of the ones hearing. 15 Strive to present yourself approved to God, a worker not ashamed, cutting the word of truth straight. 16 But avoid profane empty discussions, for they will advance into greater ungodliness, 17 and their word will have a spreading like gangrene, among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18 who have missed the mark regarding the truth, saying the resurrection has already happened, and who are destroying the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows the ones being his” and “Everyone naming the name of the Lord must abstain from unrighteousness.” 20 Now in a great house, there are not only gold and silver containers, but also wood and clay, and both some for honor and some for dishonor. 21 Therefore, if someone has cleansed himself from these, he will be a container for honor, having been sanctified, useful to the Master, having been prepared for every good work. 22 So flee youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with the ones calling on the Lord from a clean heart. 23 But avoid foolish and ignorant questions, knowing that they give birth to battles. 24 But a slave of the Lord must not battle, but be kind toward all, able to teach, patient, 25 in meekness educating the ones opposing him. God may perhaps give them repentance for knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may become sober again from the trap of the devil, having been captured by him for the will of that one.

Some versions read charging them before the Lord.

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