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 Timothée 2
La Bible du Semeur
Combats !
2 Toi donc, mon enfant, puise tes forces dans la grâce qui nous est accordée dans l’union avec Jésus-Christ. 2 Et l’enseignement que tu as reçu de moi et que de nombreux témoins ont confirmé[a], transmets-le à des personnes dignes de confiance qui seront capables à leur tour d’en instruire d’autres.
3 Tel un bon soldat de Jésus-Christ, prends, comme moi, ta part de souffrances. 4 Celui qui s’engage dans une expédition militaire ne s’embarrasse pas des affaires de la vie civile, afin de donner pleine satisfaction à l’officier qui l’a enrôlé. 5 On n’a jamais vu un athlète remporter le prix sans avoir respecté toutes les règles. 6 C’est au cultivateur qui travaille dur d’être le premier à jouir de la récolte[b]. 7 Réfléchis bien à ce que je te dis et le Seigneur te donnera de comprendre toutes ces choses.
L’exemple de Paul
8 Souviens-toi de Jésus-Christ, qui est ressuscité, descendant de David, conformément à l’Evangile que j’annonce. 9 C’est pour cet Evangile que je souffre, jusqu’à être enchaîné comme un criminel. La Parole de Dieu, elle, n’est pas enchaînée pour autant. 10 Je supporte donc patiemment toutes ces épreuves, à cause de ceux que Dieu a choisis, pour qu’eux aussi parviennent au salut qui est en Jésus-Christ, et à la gloire éternelle qui l’accompagne.
11 Car ces paroles sont certaines :
Si nous mourons avec lui[c],
avec lui nous revivrons,
12 et si nous persévérons,
avec lui nous régnerons.
Mais si nous le renions,
lui aussi nous reniera.
13 Si nous sommes infidèles,
lui, il demeure fidèle,
parce qu’il ne peut se renier lui-même.
Les enseignants de mensonge
Sers la vérité !
14 C’est cela qu’il te faut rappeler sans cesse. Recommande solennellement devant Dieu d’éviter les disputes de mots : elles ne servent à rien – si ce n’est à la ruine de ceux qui les écoutent.
15 Efforce-toi de te présenter devant Dieu en homme qui a fait ses preuves, en ouvrier qui n’a pas à rougir de son ouvrage, parce qu’il transmet correctement la Parole de vérité.
16 Evite les discours creux et contraires à la foi. Ceux qui s’y adonnent s’éloigneront toujours plus de Dieu. 17 La parole de ces gens est comme une gangrène qui finit par dévorer tout le corps. C’est le cas d’Hyménée[d] et de Philète. 18 Ils se sont écartés de la vérité en prétendant que la résurrection a déjà eu lieu. Ainsi, ils sont en train de détourner plusieurs de la foi. 19 Cependant, le solide fondement posé par Dieu demeure ; il porte, en guise de sceau, les inscriptions suivantes : Le Seigneur connaît ceux qui lui appartiennent[e] et « Qu’il se détourne du mal, celui qui affirme qu’il appartient au Seigneur ».
20 Dans une grande maison, il n’y a pas seulement des vases d’or et d’argent, il y en a aussi en bois et en terre cuite. Les premiers sont réservés à un usage noble. Les autres sont destinés à un usage vil[f].
21 Eh bien, si quelqu’un se garde pur de tout ce dont j’ai parlé, il sera un vase destiné à un noble usage, purifié, utile à son propriétaire, disponible pour toutes sortes d’œuvres bonnes.
22 Fuis les passions qui assaillent un jeune homme. Fais tous tes efforts pour cultiver la foi, l’amour et la paix avec tous ceux qui font appel au Seigneur d’un cœur pur.
23 Refuse les spéculations absurdes et sans fondement ; tu sais qu’elles suscitent des querelles. 24 Or, il n’est pas convenable pour un serviteur du Seigneur d’avoir des querelles. Qu’il se montre au contraire aimable envers tout le monde, capable d’enseigner, et de supporter les difficultés. 25 Il doit instruire avec douceur les contradicteurs. Qui sait si Dieu ne les amènera pas ainsi à changer d’attitude pour connaître la vérité ? 26 Alors, ils retrouveront leur bon sens et se dégageront des pièges du diable qui les tient encore captifs et assujettis à sa volonté.
Footnotes
- 2.2 D’autres traduisent : en présence de nombreux témoins.
- 2.6 Autre traduction : le cultivateur doit travailler dur avant de jouir de la récolte.
- 2.11 Il s’agit peut-être d’un hymne de l’Eglise primitive (voir note 1 Tm 1.17).
- 2.17 Voir 1 Tm 1.20.
- 2.19 Nb 16.5.
- 2.20 Autre traduction : Les premiers sont réservés aux grandes occasions. Les autres sont destinés à l’usage courant.
2 Timothy 2
New King James Version
Be Strong in Grace
2 You therefore, (A)my son, (B)be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 You therefore must (C)endure[a] hardship (D)as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 (E)No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. 5 And also (F)if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. 7 Consider what I say, and [b]may the Lord (G)give you understanding in all things.
8 Remember that Jesus Christ, (H)of the seed of David, (I)was raised from the dead (J)according to my gospel, 9 (K)for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, (L)even to the point of chains; (M)but the word of God is not chained. 10 Therefore (N)I endure all things for the sake of the [c]elect, (O)that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11 This is a faithful saying:
For (P)if we died with Him,
We shall also live with Him.
12 (Q)If we endure,
We shall also reign with Him.
(R)If we deny Him,
He also will deny us.
13 If we are faithless,
He remains faithful;
He (S)cannot deny Himself.
Approved and Disapproved Workers
14 Remind them of these things, (T)charging them before the Lord not to [d]strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. 15 (U)Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and [e]idle babblings, for they will [f]increase to more ungodliness. 17 And their message will spread like cancer. (V)Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort, 18 who have strayed concerning the truth, (W)saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless (X)the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord (Y)knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of [g]Christ depart from iniquity.”
20 But in a great house there are not only (Z)vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, [h]sanctified and useful for the Master, (AA)prepared for every good work. 22 (AB)Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And (AC)a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, (AD)able to teach, (AE)patient, 25 (AF)in humility correcting those who are in opposition, (AG)if God perhaps will grant them repentance, (AH)so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and (AI)escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.
Footnotes
- 2 Timothy 2:3 NU You must share
- 2 Timothy 2:7 NU the Lord will give you
- 2 Timothy 2:10 chosen ones
- 2 Timothy 2:14 battle
- 2 Timothy 2:16 empty chatter
- 2 Timothy 2:16 lead
- 2 Timothy 2:19 NU, M the Lord
- 2 Timothy 2:21 set apart
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