You therefore , my child , be strong in the grace that (is) in Christ Jesus.
And the things that you have heard vvv me (say) among many witnesses , entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
Join me in suffering , like (a) good soldier of Christ Jesus.
A soldier refrains from entangling himself in vvv (civilian) affairs , in order to please the (one who) enlisted him.
Likewise ... , vvv a competitor vvv does not receive the crown unless ... he competes according to the rules.
The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
Consider what I am saying , for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
Remember Jesus Christ , raised from (the) dead , vvv descended from David , as proclaimed by my - gospel ,
for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word - of God vvv cannot be chained !
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.
(This is a) trustworthy - saying : - If we died (with Him) , vvv we will also live (with Him) ;
if we endure , vvv we will also reign (with Him) ; if we deny (Him) , vvv He will also deny us ;
if we are faithless , He remains faithful , for vvv He cannot deny Himself.
Remind ( the believers ) of these things , charging (them) before - God to avoid quarreling over words , (which) succeeds only in {leading} the listeners to ruin.
Make every effort to present yourself approved - to God , (an) unashamed workman who accurately handles the word - of tRuth -.
But avoid - irreverent , empty chatter , (which) will (only) lead to more ungodliness ,
and the talk of (such men) will spread like gangrene. Among (them) are Hymenaeus and Philetus ,
who have deviated from the tRuth -. They say that the resurrection vvv has already occurred , and they undermine the faith of some.
Nevertheless , vvv 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. ”
- - 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).
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.
- Flee from youthful - passions and pursue righteousness , faith , love , (and) peace , together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
But reject - foolish and ignorant speculation , for you know that it breeds quarreling.
And a servant of (the) Lord must not be quarrelsome , but must be kind to everyone , able to teach , (and) forbearing.
vvv (He must) gently reprove those who oppose (him) , in the hope that ... - God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of (the) tRuth -.
Then they will come to their senses (and escape) the snare of the devil , (who) has taken them captive ... to his - will.