2 Timothy 2:1-13

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)