“you therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 2
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1You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
“you therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
“you therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
“thou therefore my son be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus”
“Thou therefore my son be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
“You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
2And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
“and 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.”
“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.”
“And 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.”
“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”
“And 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.”
“And 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.”
3Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
“Thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ,”
“Thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”
“thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ,”
“"...Thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.".”
“"'Thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.'".”
“thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”
4A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.
“no one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.”
“No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier,”
“"'No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.'".”
“no man that woreth, entangleth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.”
“no soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.”
“No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.”
5Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
“And also, if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.”
“And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.”
“An Athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.”
“Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.”
“and also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.”
“And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.”
6The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
“The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.”
“It is the hard -working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops.”
“The hard -working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops.”
“the husbandman that laboreth must be first partaker of the fruits.”
“the husbandman that laboreth must be first partaker of the fruits.”
“The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.”
7Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
“Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.”
“Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.”
“consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.”
“consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.”
“Think over what I say. For the Lord will give you understanding in everything.”
“Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.”
8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
“Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel.”
“Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel.”
“Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel,”
“Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel”
“remember Jesus Christ risen from the dead, the offspring of David as preached in my gospel.”
“remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my Gospel.”
9for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
“for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound,”
“for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal. But the word of God is not imprisoned.”
“for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal. But the word of God is not imprisoned.”
“for which I suffered trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of change, but the word of God is not changed.”
10For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
“Therefore, I endure all things for the elect's sake that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.”
“Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.”
“therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.”
“Therefore, I endure all things for the elect's sake that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.”
“Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.”
“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.”
11This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
“This is a faithful saying, for if we died with him we shall also live with him,”
“It is a faithful saying. For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him.”
“the saying is trustworthy. For if we have died with him, we will also live with him.”
“It is a faithful saying, for if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him.”
“It is a faithful saying, for if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him.”
“it is a faithful saying, for if we be dead with him we shall also live with him,”
12if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
“if we endure we shall also reign with him, if we deny him he also will deny us.”
“If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.”
“If we endure, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.”
“If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.”
“If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.”
“If we suffer we shall also reign with him. If we deny him he also will deny us.”
13if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
“If we are faithless he remains faithful, he cannot deny himself.”
“if we are faithless, he remains faithful for he cannot deny himself.”
“If we are faithless, he remains faithful. He cannot deny himself.”
“If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.”
“If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.”
“If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.”
14Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
“Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.”
“Of 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.”
“remind them of these things and charge them before God not to quarrel about words which does no good but only ruins the hearers.”
“of 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.”
“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.”
“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 hearer.”
15Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
“be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth,”
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.”
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth,”
“Study. To show thyself approved unto God. A workman that needeth not to be ashamed. Rightly dividing the word of truth.”
16But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
“But shun profane and vain babblings, for they will increase unto more ungodliness.”
“But shun profane and vain babblings, for they will increase unto more ungodliness.”
“But shun profane and vain babblings, for they will increase unto more ungodliness.”
“But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,”
“but avoid worldly and empty chatter for it will lead to further ungodliness.”
“But shun profane and vain babblings, for they will increase into more ungodliness.”
17and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
“and their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort,”
“and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus”
“and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,”
“And their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,”
“and their words will eat as doth a canker of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus,”
“and their word will eat as doth a canker of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetics.”
18who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
“who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already and overthrow the faith of some.”
“men who have gone astray from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some.”
“Who concerning the truth have erred. Saying that the resurrection is past already and overthrow the faith of some.”
“men who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place and they upset the faith of some.”
“who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrew the faith of some.”
“who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some.”
19Nevertheless, God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity."
“Nevertheless, 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands having this seal. The Lord knows those who are his and let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity”
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“Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands having this seal, the Lord knows those who are His, and let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”
“Nevertheless, 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.”
20A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.
“But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.”
“Now, in a great house, there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable.”
“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.”
“Now in a great house, there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some for honorable use, some for dishonorable.”
“in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth, and some to honor, and some to dishonor.”
“in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth, and some to honor and some to dishonor.”
21So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
“Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use. Set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.”
“Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the master, prepared for every good work.”
“If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.”
“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.”
“If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified and meet for the Master's use, and prepared unto every good work.”
“If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the Master's use, and prepared unto every good work.”
22Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
“flee also youthful lusts, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
“Flee also youthful lusts, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
“Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.”
“Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.”
“Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart,”
“Flee also youthful lusts, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
23But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
“But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.”
“but foolish and unlearned questions avoid knowing that they do gender strifes.”
“but refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.”
“but foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strife.”
“But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strife.”
“But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender stripes.”
24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,”
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient”
“and the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men apt to teach, patient”
“and the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach patience”
“And the servant of the Lord, Mrs. Key, must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,”
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,”
25He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
“in humility, correcting those who are in opposition if God perhaps will grant them repentance so that they may know the truth.”
“with gentleness, correcting those who are in opposition. If perhaps God may grant them repentance, leading to the knowledge of the truth,”
“In meekness. Instructing those that oppose themselves. If God peradventure will give them repentance. To the acknowledging of the truth.”
“with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,”
“with gentleness, correcting those who are in opposition. If perhaps God may grant them repentance, leading to the knowledge of the truth,”
“With gentleness, correcting those who are in opposition. If perhaps God may grant them repentance, leading to the knowledge of the truth.”
26Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.
“And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil who are taken captive by him at his will.”
“and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.".”
“and that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil who are taken captive by him at his will.”
“And that they may recover themselves. Out of the snare of the devil. Who are taken captive by him. At his will.”
“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.”
“and that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil who are taken captive by him at his will.”