2 Timoteo 2
La Nuova Diodati
2 Tu dunque, figlio mio, fortificati nella grazia che è in Cristo Gesú;
2 e le cose che hai udite da me in presenza di molti testimoni, affidale a uomini fedeli, che siano capaci di insegnarle anche ad altri.
3 Tu dunque sopporta sofferenze, come un buon soldato di Gesú Cristo.
4 Nessuno che presta servizio come soldato s'immischia nelle faccende della vita, se vuol piacere a colui che lo ha arruolato.
5 Similmente, se uno compete nelle gare atletiche, riceve la corona unicamente se ha lottato secondo le regole.
6 L'agricoltore, che lavora duramente, deve essere il primo a goderne i frutti.
7 Considera le cose che dico, poiché il Signore ti darà intendimento in ogni cosa.
8 Ricordati che Gesú Cristo, della stirpe di Davide, è risorto dai morti secondo il mio evangelo,
9 per il quale io soffro fino a portare le catene come un malfattore, ma la parola di Dio non è incatenata.
10 Perciò io soffro ogni cosa per gli eletti, affinché anch'essi ottengano la salvezza che è in Cristo Gesú insieme alla gloria eterna.
11 Questa parola è fedele, perché se siamo morti con lui, con lui pure vivremo;
12 se perseveriamo, regneremo pure con lui; se lo rinneghiamo, egli pure ci rinnegherà.
13 Se siamo infedeli, egli rimane fedele, perché egli non può rinnegare se stesso.
14 Ricorda loro queste cose, scongiurandoli davanti al Signore a non fare vane dispute di parole che non giovano a nulla, ma sono deleterie per coloro che ascoltano
15 Studiati di presentare te stesso approvato davanti a Dio, operaio che non ha da vergognarsi, che esponga rettamente la parola della verità.
16 Ma evita i discorsi vani e profani, perché fanno progredire nell'empietà;
17 e la parola di questi andrà rodendo come la cancrena; fra costoro sono Imeneo e Fileto,
18 i quali si sono sviati dalla verità, dicendo che la risurrezione è già avvenuta, e sovvertono la fede di alcuni.
19 Tuttavia il saldo fondamento di Dio rimane fermo, avendo questo sigillo: «Il Signore conosce quelli che sono suoi», e: «Si ritragga dall'iniquità chiunque nomina il nome di Cristo».
20 Or in una grande casa non vi sono soltanto vasi d'oro e d'argento, ma anche di legno e di terra; gli uni sono ad onore, gli altri a disonore.
21 Se dunque uno si purifica da queste cose, sarà un vaso ad onore, santificato e utile al servizio del padrone, preparato per ogni buona opera.
22 Or fuggi le passioni giovanili, ma persegui la giustizia, la fede, l'amore e la pace con quelli che con cuore puro invocano il Signore.
23 Evita inoltre le discussioni stolte e insensate, sapendo che generano contese.
24 Ora un servo del Signore non deve contendere, ma deve essere mite verso tutti, atto ad insegnare e paziente,
25 ammaestrando con mansuetudine gli oppositori, nella speranza che Dio conceda loro di ravvedersi perché giungano a riconoscere la verità,
26 e ritornino in sé, sottraendosi dal laccio del diavolo, che li aveva fatti prigionieri, perché facessero la sua volontà.
2 Timothy 2
World English Bible
2 You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same things to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier. 5 Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules. 6 The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops. 7 Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring[a] of David, according to my Good News, 9 in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained. 10 Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones’ sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 This saying is trustworthy:
“For if we died with him,
we will also live with him.
12 If we endure,
we will also reign with him.
If we deny him,
he also will deny us.
13 If we are faithless,
he remains faithful;
for he can’t deny himself.”
14 Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord that they don’t argue about words to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
15 Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth. 16 But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness, 17 and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus: 18 men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some. 19 However, God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,”(A) and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord[b] depart from unrighteousness.”
20 Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor and some for dishonor. 21 If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master’s use, prepared for every good work.
22 Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife. 24 The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient, 25 in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to do his will.
2 Timothy 2
New International Version
The Appeal Renewed
2 You then, my son,(A) be strong(B) in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say(C) in the presence of many witnesses(D) entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 3 Join with me in suffering,(E) like a good soldier(F) 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(G) except by competing according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.(H) 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,(I) descended from David.(J) This is my gospel,(K) 9 for which I am suffering(L) even to the point of being chained(M) like a criminal. But God’s word(N) is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure everything(O) for the sake of the elect,(P) that they too may obtain the salvation(Q) that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.(R)
11 Here is a trustworthy saying:(S)
If we died with him,
we will also live with him;(T)
12 if we endure,
we will also reign with him.(U)
If we disown him,
he will also disown us;(V)
13 if we are faithless,
he remains faithful,(W)
for he cannot disown himself.
Dealing With False Teachers
14 Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words;(X) it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.(Y) 16 Avoid godless chatter,(Z) because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. 17 Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus(AA) and Philetus, 18 who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place,(AB) and they destroy the faith of some.(AC) 19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm,(AD) sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,”(AE) and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord(AF) must turn away from wickedness.”
20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use.(AG) 21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.(AH)
22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love(AI) and peace, along with those who call on the Lord(AJ) out of a pure heart.(AK) 23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.(AL) 24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.(AM) 25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,(AN) 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil,(AO) who has taken them captive to do his will.
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