2 Timoteo 2
Dios Habla Hoy
Sufrir con valentía
2 Y tú, hijo mío, saca fuerzas de la bondad que Dios te ha mostrado por medio de Cristo Jesús. 2 Lo que me has oído decir delante de muchos testigos, encárgaselo a hombres de confianza que sean capaces de enseñárselo a otros.
3 Toma tu parte en los sufrimientos como un buen soldado de Cristo Jesús. 4 Ningún soldado en servicio activo se enreda en los asuntos de la vida civil, porque tiene que agradar a su superior. 5 De la misma manera, el deportista no puede recibir el premio, si no lucha de acuerdo con las reglas. 6 El que trabaja en el campo tiene derecho a ser el primero en recibir su parte de la cosecha. 7 Piensa en esto que digo, porque el Señor te lo hará comprender todo.
8 Acuérdate de Jesucristo, que resucitó y que era descendiente del rey David, según el evangelio que yo anuncio. 9 Y por causa del evangelio soporto sufrimientos, incluso el estar encadenado como un criminal; pero la palabra de Dios no está encadenada. 10 Por eso lo soporto todo en bien de los que Dios ha escogido, para que también ellos alcancen la salvación y la gloria eterna en Cristo Jesús.
11 Esto es muy cierto:
Si hemos muerto con él, también viviremos con él;
12 si sufrimos con valor, tendremos parte en su reino;
si le negamos, también él nos negará;
13 si no somos fieles, él sigue siendo fiel,
porque no puede negarse a sí mismo.
Cuál debe ser la actitud de Timoteo
14 Recuerda a los otros y recomiéndales delante de Dios que hay que evitar las discusiones. No sirven para nada. Lo que hacen es perjudicar a quienes las escuchan. 15 Haz todo lo posible por presentarte delante de Dios como un hombre de valor comprobado, como un trabajador que no tiene de qué avergonzarse, que enseña debidamente el mensaje de la verdad. 16 Evita palabrerías mundanas y vacías, porque los que hablan así, se hunden cada vez más en la maldad 17 y su enseñanza se extiende como un cáncer. Esto es lo que sucede con Himeneo y Fileto, 18 que se han desviado de la verdad diciendo que nuestra resurrección ya ha tenido lugar, y andan trastornando de esa manera la fe de algunos. 19 Pero Dios ha puesto una base que permanece firme, en la cual está escrito: «El Señor conoce a los que le pertenecen», y «Todos los que invocan el nombre del Señor han de apartarse de la maldad.»
20 En una casa grande, no solamente hay objetos de oro y de plata, sino también de madera y de barro; unos son para usos especiales y otros para uso común. 21 Si uno se mantiene limpio de esas faltas, será como un objeto precioso, consagrado y útil al Señor, apropiado para cualquier cosa buena.
22 Huye de las pasiones de la juventud, y busca la justicia, la fe, el amor y la paz, junto con todos los que con un corazón limpio invocan al Señor. 23 No hagas caso de discusiones que no tienen ton ni son; ya sabes que terminan en peleas. 24 Y un siervo del Señor no debe andar en peleas; al contrario, debe ser bueno con todos. Debe ser apto para enseñar; debe tener paciencia 25 y corregir con corazón humilde a los rebeldes, esperando que Dios haga que se vuelvan a él y conozcan la verdad, 26 a fin de que se despierten y escapen de la trampa en que el diablo los tiene presos para hacer de ellos lo que quiera.
2 Timothy 2
King James Version
2 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
2 Timothy 2
Christian Standard Bible
Be Strong in Grace
2 You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace(A) that is in Christ Jesus. 2 What you have heard from me(B) in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful(C) men[a] who will be able to teach others also.
3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.(D) 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the commanding officer. 5 Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer ought to be the first to get a share of the crops.(E) 7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead(F) and descended from David, according to my gospel, 9 for which I suffer to the point of being bound like a criminal. But the word of God is not bound. 10 This is why I endure(G) all things for the elect:(H) so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.(I) 11 This saying is trustworthy:(J)
For if we died with him,(K)
we will also live with him;
12 if we endure, we will also reign(L) with him;
if we deny him, he will also deny us;
13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny himself.
An Approved Worker
14 Remind them of these things, and charge them before God[b] not to fight about words.(M) This is useless and leads to the ruin of those who listen. 15 Be diligent to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.(N) 16 Avoid irreverent and empty speech, since those who engage in it will produce even more godlessness,(O) 17 and their teaching will spread like gangrene. Hymenaeus(P) and Philetus are among them. 18 They have departed from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place,(Q) and are ruining the faith of some.(R) 19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, bearing this inscription:(S) The Lord knows those who are his,[c](T) and let everyone who calls on the name(U) of[d] the Lord turn away from wickedness.(V)
20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels,(W) but also those of wood and clay; some for honorable[e] use and some for dishonorable.[f](X) 21 So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable,[g] he will be a special[h] instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.(Y)
22 Flee(Z) from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace,(AA) along with those who call on the Lord(AB) from a pure heart. 23 But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, because you know that they breed quarrels. 24 The Lord’s(AC) servant must not quarrel,(AD) but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach,[i] and patient, 25 instructing his opponents with gentleness.(AE) Perhaps God will grant them repentance(AF) leading them to the knowledge of the truth. 26 Then they may come to their senses and escape the trap of the devil,(AG) who has taken them captive to do his will.(AH)
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