1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
3And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
4And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
5Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
6Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
7No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
8No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
9And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
10And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
11The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
12The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
13Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
14Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
15Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
16Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
17Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
18Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
19Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
20Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
21It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
22It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
23If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
24If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
25If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
26If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
27Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
28Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
29Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
30Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
31But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
32But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
33And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
34And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
35Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
36Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
37Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
38Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
39But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
40But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
41If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.
42If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.
43Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
44Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
45But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
46But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
47And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
48And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
49In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
50In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
51And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
52And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.