2 Timothy Chapter 2 (NASB)
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You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
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Suffer hardship with [me], as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
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No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.
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Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.
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The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops.
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Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
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Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel,
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for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.
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For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus [and] with [it] eternal glory.
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It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
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If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will deny us;
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If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
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Remind [them] of these things, and solemnly charge [them] in the presence of God not to wrangle about words, which is useless [and leads] to the ruin of the hearers.
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Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
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But avoid worldly [and] empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
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and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
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[men] who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some.
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Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, 'The Lord knows those who are His,' and, 'Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness.'
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Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor.
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Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these [things], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
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Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love [and] peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
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But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
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The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,
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with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,
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and they may come to their senses [and escape] from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
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