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2 Timothy 2

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2 Timothy 2 . 1

1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:1

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2 And 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.C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:2

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3 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:3

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4 A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:4

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5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:5

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6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:6

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7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.IPProverbs 2:6C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:7

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8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,IP2 Samuel 7:12C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:8ATNThe Davidic Covenant

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9 for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:9

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10 For 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.C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:10

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11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:11TTRejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

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12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:12

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13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:13

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14 Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.C2 Timothy 2:1-14TOSK2 Timothy 2:14

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15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.C2 Timothy 2:15-26TOSK2 Timothy 2:15

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16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,C2 Timothy 2:15-26TOSK2 Timothy 2:16

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17 and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,C2 Timothy 2:15-26TOSK2 Timothy 2:17

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18 who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.C2 Timothy 2:15-26TOSK2 Timothy 2:18

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19 Nevertheless, 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.”IPNumbers 16:5 Isaiah 28:16 Isaiah 26:13C2 Timothy 2:15-26TOSK2 Timothy 2:19TTBook of Life (God's Record of the Elect)

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20 A 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.C2 Timothy 2:15-26TOSK2 Timothy 2:20

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21 So 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.C2 Timothy 2:15-26TOSK2 Timothy 2:21

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22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.C2 Timothy 2:15-26TOSK2 Timothy 2:22

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23 But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.C2 Timothy 2:15-26TOSK2 Timothy 2:23

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24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.C2 Timothy 2:15-26TOSK2 Timothy 2:24

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25 He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.C2 Timothy 2:15-26TOSK2 Timothy 2:25