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2 Timothy 2:8-19
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8 Meditate on[a] Jesus, the Messiah,[b] who was raised from the dead and is a descendant of David. This is the gospel I tell others.[c] 9 Because of it I am experiencing trouble, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. However, God’s word is not chained. 10 For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive the salvation that is in the Messiah[d] Jesus, along with eternal glory. 11 This saying is trustworthy:[e]

In dying with the Messiah,[f]
    true life we gain.[g]
12 Enduring, we with him will reign.
    Who him denies,
        he will disclaim.
13 Our faith may fail,
    his never wanes—
That’s who he is,
    he cannot change![h]

14 Remind others about these things, and warn them before God[i] not to argue over words. Arguing[j] does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as an approved worker who has nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of truth with precision. 16 However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly, 17 and what they say will spread everywhere like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are like that. 18 They have abandoned the truth by claiming that the resurrection has already taken place, and so they destroy the faith of others.

19 However, God’s solid foundation still stands. It has this inscription on it: “The Lord[k] knows those who belong to him,”[l] and “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord[m] must turn away from evil.”[n]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 2:8 Or Remember
  2. 2 Timothy 2:8 Or Christ
  3. 2 Timothy 2:8 Lit. of David, according to my gospel
  4. 2 Timothy 2:10 Or Christ
  5. 2 Timothy 2:11 This formula accompanied early Christian sayings on which full reliance could be placed.
  6. 2 Timothy 2:11 Lit. him
  7. 2 Timothy 2:11 Lit. we will live with him
  8. 2 Timothy 2:13 Lit. he cannot deny himself
  9. 2 Timothy 2:14 Other mss. read of the Lord
  10. 2 Timothy 2:14 Lit. It
  11. 2 Timothy 2:19 MT source citation reads Lord
  12. 2 Timothy 2:19 Cf. Num 16:5
  13. 2 Timothy 2:19 MT source citation reads Lord
  14. 2 Timothy 2:19 Cf. Num 16:26
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