2 Timothy 2:8-19

Christian Standard Bible

⁸ Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead^(A) and descended from David, according to my gospel, ⁹ for which I suffer to the point of being bound like a criminal. But the word of God is not bound. ¹⁰ This is why I endure^(B) all things for the elect:^(C) so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.^{(D) 11} This saying is trustworthy:^(E)

An Approved Worker

¹⁴ Remind them of these things, and charge them before God^[a] not to fight about words.^(H) This is useless and leads to the ruin of those who listen. ¹⁵ Be diligent to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.^{(I) 16} Avoid irreverent and empty speech, since those who engage in it will produce even more godlessness,^{(J) 17} and their teaching will spread like gangrene. Hymenaeus^(K) and Philetus are among them. ¹⁸ They have departed from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place,^(L) and are ruining the faith of some.^{(M) 19} Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, bearing this inscription:^(N) The Lord knows those who are his,^[b](O) and let everyone who calls on the name^(P) of^[c] the Lord turn away from wickedness.^(Q)