2 Timothy 2 (NET)

2 Timothy 2:1¹So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:2²And what you heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:3³Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:4⁴No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please the one who recruited him.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:5⁵Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:6⁶The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:7⁷Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:8⁸Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:9⁹for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God’s message is not imprisoned!Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:10¹⁰So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God, that they too may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:11¹¹This saying is trustworthy: If we died with him, we will also live with him.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:12¹²If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:13¹³If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:14¹⁴Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:15¹⁵Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:16¹⁶But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:17¹⁷and their message will spread its infection like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are in this group.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:18¹⁸They have strayed from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and they are undermining some people’s faith.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:19¹⁹However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:20²⁰Now in a wealthy home there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also ones made of wood and of clay, and some are for honorable use, but others for ignoble use.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:21²¹So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:22²²But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:23²³But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:24²⁴And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:25²⁵correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truthCopy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

2 Timothy 2:26²⁶and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s