2 Timothy 2:1-13

Common English Bible

Pass on the message and share suffering

2 So, my child, draw your strength from the grace that is in Christ Jesus. ² Take the things you heard me say in front of many other witnesses and pass them on to faithful people who are also capable of teaching others.

³ Accept your share of suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. ⁴ Nobody who serves in the military gets tied up with civilian matters, so that they can please the one who recruited them. ⁵ Also in the same way, athletes don’t win unless they follow the rules. ⁶ A hardworking farmer should get the first share of the crop. ⁷ Think about what I’m saying; the Lord will give you understanding about everything.

⁸ Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from the dead and descended from David. This is my good news. ⁹ This is the reason I’m suffering to the point that I’m in prison like a common criminal. But God’s word cannot be imprisoned. ¹⁰ This is why I endure everything for the sake of those who are chosen by God so that they too may experience salvation in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. ¹¹ This saying is reliable: