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2 Timoteo 2
Conferenza Episcopale Italiana
2 Timoteo 2
Conferenza Episcopale Italiana
Il senso delle sofferenze dell'apostolo cristiano
2 Tu dunque, figlio mio, attingi sempre forza nella grazia che è in Cristo Gesù 2 e le cose che hai udito da me in presenza di molti testimoni, trasmettile a persone fidate, le quali siano in grado di ammaestrare a loro volta anche altri.
3 Insieme con me prendi anche tu la tua parte di sofferenze, come un buon soldato di Cristo Gesù. 4 Nessuno però, quando presta servizio militare, s'intralcia nelle faccende della vita comune, se vuol piacere a colui che l'ha arruolato. 5 Anche nelle gare atletiche, non riceve la corona se non chi ha lottato secondo le regole. 6 L'agricoltore poi che si affatica, dev'essere il primo a cogliere i frutti della terra. 7 Cerca di comprendere ciò che voglio dire; il Signore certamente ti darà intelligenza per ogni cosa.
8 Ricordati che Gesù Cristo, della stirpe di Davide, è risuscitato dai morti, secondo il mio vangelo, 9 a causa del quale io soffro fino a portare le catene come un malfattore; ma la parola di Dio non è incatenata! 10 Perciò sopporto ogni cosa per gli eletti, perché anch'essi raggiungano la salvezza che è in Cristo Gesù, insieme alla gloria eterna. 11 Certa è questa parola:
Se moriamo con lui, vivremo anche con lui;
12 se con lui perseveriamo, con lui anche regneremo;
se lo rinneghiamo, anch'egli ci rinnegherà;
13 se noi manchiamo di fede, egli però rimane fedele,
perché non può rinnegare se stesso.
Lotta contro il pericolo attuale dei falsi dottori
14 Richiama alla memoria queste cose, scongiurandoli davanti a Dio di evitare le vane discussioni, che non giovano a nulla, se non alla perdizione di chi le ascolta. 15 Sfòrzati di presentarti davanti a Dio come un uomo degno di approvazione, un lavoratore che non ha di che vergognarsi, uno scrupoloso dispensatore della parola della verità. 16 Evita le chiacchiere profane, perché esse tendono a far crescere sempre più nell'empietà; 17 la parola di costoro infatti si propagherà come una cancrena. Fra questi ci sono Imenèo e Filèto, 18 i quali hanno deviato dalla verità, sostenendo che la risurrezione è gia avvenuta e così sconvolgono la fede di alcuni. 19 Tuttavia il fondamento gettato da Dio sta saldo e porta questo sigillo: Il Signore conosce i suoi, e ancora: Si allontani dall'iniquità chiunque invoca il nome del Signore. 20 In una casa grande però non vi sono soltanto vasi d'oro e d'argento, ma anche di legno e di coccio; alcuni sono destinati ad usi nobili, altri per usi più spregevoli. 21 Chi si manterrà puro astenendosi da tali cose, sarà un vaso nobile, santificato, utile al padrone, pronto per ogni opera buona. 22 Fuggi le passioni giovanili; cerca la giustizia, la fede, la carità, la pace, insieme a quelli che invocano il Signore con cuore puro. 23 Evita inoltre le discussioni sciocche e non educative, sapendo che generano contese. 24 Un servo del Signore non dev'essere litigioso, ma mite con tutti, atto a insegnare, paziente nelle offese subite, 25 dolce nel riprendere gli oppositori, nella speranza che Dio voglia loro concedere di convertirsi, perché riconoscano la verità 26 e ritornino in sé sfuggendo al laccio del diavolo, che li ha presi nella rete perché facessero la sua volontà.
2 Timothy 2
New International Version
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.
2 Timothy 2
New Living Translation
2 Timothy 2
New Living Translation
A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus
2 Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. 2 You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.
3 Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them. 5 And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules. 6 And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor. 7 Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.
8 Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach. 9 And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained. 10 So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.
11 This is a trustworthy saying:
If we die with him,
we will also live with him.
12 If we endure hardship,
we will reign with him.
If we deny him,
he will deny us.
13 If we are unfaithful,
he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny who he is.
14 Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them.
An Approved Worker
15 Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. 16 Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior. 17 This kind of talk spreads like cancer,[a] as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus. 18 They have left the path of truth, claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way, they have turned some people away from the faith.
19 But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,”[b] and “All who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil.”[c]
20 In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. 21 If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.
22 Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. 24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. 25 Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. 26 Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.
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