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
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 Timothée 2
Segond 21
Conseils pour le service dans l’Eglise
2 Toi donc, mon enfant, fortifie-toi dans la grâce qui est en Jésus-Christ. 2 Ce que tu as entendu de moi en présence de nombreux témoins, confie-le à des personnes fidèles qui soient capables de l'enseigner aussi à d'autres. 3 Souffre [avec moi] comme un bon soldat de Jésus-Christ. 4 Aucun soldat en service ne s’embarrasse des affaires de la vie courante s’il veut plaire à celui qui l'a recruté. 5 L'athlète n'est pas couronné s'il n'a pas lutté en respectant les règles. 6 Le cultivateur qui travaille dur doit être le premier à récolter les fruits. 7 Comprends ce que je dis, et que le Seigneur te donne en effet de l'intelligence en toute chose.
8 Souviens-toi de Jésus, le Messie ressuscité, issu de la descendance de David[a], conformément à l'Evangile que je prêche 9 et pour lequel je souffre au point d’être enchaîné comme un malfaiteur. Mais la parole de Dieu n'est pas enchaînée. 10 C'est pourquoi je supporte tout à cause de ceux qui ont été choisis, afin qu'eux aussi obtiennent le salut qui est en Jésus-Christ, avec la gloire éternelle.
11 Cette parole est certaine: si nous sommes morts avec lui, nous vivrons aussi avec lui; 12 si nous persévérons, nous régnerons aussi avec lui; si nous le renions, lui aussi nous reniera; 13 si nous sommes infidèles, lui reste fidèle, [car] il ne peut se renier lui-même.
14 Rappelle ces vérités aux croyants en les suppliant devant le Seigneur de ne pas se livrer à des disputes de mots: elles ne servent à rien, si ce n’est à la ruine de ceux qui écoutent. 15 Efforce-toi de te présenter devant Dieu comme un homme qui a fait ses preuves, un ouvrier qui n'a pas à rougir mais qui expose avec droiture la parole de la vérité.
16 Evite les bavardages profanes, car ceux qui s’y livrent avanceront toujours plus dans l'impiété 17 et leur parole propagera son infection comme la gangrène. C’est le cas d’Hyménée et de Philète. 18 Ils se sont détournés de la vérité en affirmant que la résurrection[b] est déjà arrivée, et ils ébranlent la foi de certains.
19 Cependant, les solides fondations posées par Dieu subsistent, porteuses de cette inscription: Le Seigneur connaît ceux qui lui appartiennent[c] et: Tout homme qui prononce le nom du Seigneur, qu'il se détourne du mal[d]. 20 Dans une grande maison, il n'y a pas seulement des ustensiles d'or et d'argent, mais il y en a aussi en bois et en terre. Les uns sont d’un usage noble, les autres d’un usage méprisable. 21 Si donc quelqu'un se purifie de ces choses, il sera un vase d’usage noble, saint, utile à son maître, prêt pour toute œuvre bonne.
22 Fuis les passions de la jeunesse et recherche la justice, la foi, l'amour, la paix avec ceux qui font appel au Seigneur d'un cœur pur. 23 Repousse les spéculations folles et stupides, sachant qu'elles font naître des conflits. 24 Or, il ne faut pas qu'un serviteur du Seigneur ait des conflits. Il doit au contraire être plein de bienveillance envers tous, capable d'enseigner et de supporter l’opposition. 25 Il doit corriger avec douceur les adversaires: peut-être Dieu leur donnera-t-il de changer d’attitude pour connaître la vérité. 26 Revenus à leur bon sens, ils se dégageront alors des pièges du diable, qui s’est emparé d’eux pour les soumettre à sa volonté.
Footnotes
- 2 Timothée 2:8 David: Dieu avait promis à ce grand roi d’Israël qu’un de ses descendants aurait un trône éternel.
- 2 Timothée 2:18 La résurrection: celle des croyants. Ces hommes affirmaient probablement, à tort, que les chrétiens n’avaient pas à attendre de résurrection physique, puisqu’ils étaient déjà morts et ressuscités spirituellement avec Christ.
- 2 Timothée 2:19 Le Seigneur… appartiennent: citation de Nombres 16.5.
- 2 Timothée 2:19 Tout homme… mal: reprise du Psaume 97.10.
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