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2 Timothy 1:15-2:7
English Standard Version
2 Timothy 1:15-2:7
English Standard Version
15 You are aware that (A)all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. 16 May the Lord grant mercy to (B)the household of Onesiphorus, for he often (C)refreshed me and was not ashamed of (D)my chains, 17 but when he arrived in Rome (E)he searched for me earnestly and found me— 18 may the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on (F)that day!—and you well know all the service he (G)rendered at Ephesus.
A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus
2 You then, (H)my child, (I)be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and (J)what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses (K)entrust to faithful men,[a] (L)who will be able to teach others also. 3 (M)Share in suffering as (N)a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier (O)gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. 5 (P)An athlete is not (Q)crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 It is (R)the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. 7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
Footnotes
- 2 Timothy 2:2 The Greek word anthropoi can refer to both men and women, depending on the context
2 Timothy 1:15-2:7
New International Version
2 Timothy 1:15-2:7
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.
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