2 Timothy 1:15-2:13

New International Version

Examples of Disloyalty and Loyalty

¹⁵ You know that everyone in the province of Asia^(A) has deserted me,^(B) including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

¹⁶ May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus,^(C) because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed^(D) of my chains.^{(E) 17} On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he searched hard for me until he found me. ¹⁸ May the Lord grant that he will find mercy from the Lord on that day!^(F) You know very well in how many ways he helped me^(G) in Ephesus.^(H)

The Appeal Renewed

2 You then, my son,^(I) be strong^(J) in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. ² And the things you have heard me say^(K) in the presence of many witnesses^(L) entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. ³ Join with me in suffering,^(M) like a good soldier^(N) of Christ Jesus. ⁴ No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. ⁵ Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown^(O) except by competing according to the rules. ⁶ The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.^{(P) 7} Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

⁸ Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,^(Q) descended from David.^(R) This is my gospel,^{(S) 9} for which I am suffering^(T) even to the point of being chained^(U) like a criminal. But God’s word^(V) is not chained. ¹⁰ Therefore I endure everything^(W) for the sake of the elect,^(X) that they too may obtain the salvation^(Y) that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.^(Z)

¹¹ Here is a trustworthy saying:^(AA)