2 Timothy 2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Be Strong in Grace
2 You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace(A) that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And what you have heard from me(B) in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful(C) men 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 recruiter. 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 Keep your attention on Jesus Christ as risen from the dead(F) and descended from David. This is according to my gospel. 9 I suffer for it to the point of being bound like a criminal, but God’s message 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 have 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, charging them before God[a] not to fight about words;(M) this is in no way profitable and leads to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.(N) 16 But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.(O) 17 And their word will spread like gangrene; Hymenaeus(P) and Philetus are among them. 18 They have deviated from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place,(Q) and are overturning the faith of some.(R) 19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, having this inscription:(S)
The Lord knows those who are His,(T)[b] and
Everyone who names the name(U) of the Lord
must turn away from unrighteousness.(V)
20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver bowls,(W) but also those of wood and clay, some for honorable[c] use, some for dishonorable.[d](X) 21 So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable,[e] he will be a special[f] 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, knowing that they breed quarrels. 24 The Lord’s(AC) slave must not quarrel,(AD) but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach,[g] 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 Devil’s trap,(AG) having been captured by him to do his will.(AH)
Footnotes
- 2 Timothy 2:14 Other mss read before the Lord
- 2 Timothy 2:19 Nm 16:5
- 2 Timothy 2:20 Or special
- 2 Timothy 2:20 Or ordinary
- 2 Timothy 2:21 Lit from these
- 2 Timothy 2:21 Or an honorable
- 2 Timothy 2:24 Or everyone, skillful in teaching
2 Timothy 2
Names of God Bible
Remain Focused on Jesus
2 My child, find your source of strength in the kindness[a] of Christ Yeshua. 2 You’ve heard my message, and it’s been confirmed by many witnesses. Entrust this message to faithful individuals who will be competent to teach others.
3 Join me in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Yeshua. 4 Whoever serves in the military doesn’t get mixed up in non-military activities. This pleases his commanding officer. 5 Whoever enters an athletic competition wins the prize only when playing by the rules. 6 A hard-working farmer should have the first share of the crops. 7 Understand what I’m saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.
8 Always think about Yeshua Christ. He was brought back to life and is a descendant of David. This is the Good News that I tell others. 9 I’m suffering disgrace for spreading this Good News. I have even been put into prison like a criminal. However, God’s word is not imprisoned. 10 For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive salvation from Christ Yeshua with glory that lasts forever. 11 This is a statement that can be trusted:
If we have died with him, we will live with him.
12 If we endure, we will rule with him.
If we disown him, he will disown us.
13 If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful
because he cannot be untrue to himself.
14 Remind believers about these things, and warn them in the sight of God not to quarrel over words. Quarreling doesn’t do any good but only destroys those who are listening.
15 Do your best to present yourself to God as a tried-and-true worker who isn’t ashamed to teach the word of truth correctly. 16 Avoid pointless discussions. People who pay attention to these pointless discussions will become more ungodly, 17 and what they say will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are like that. 18 They have abandoned the truth. They are destroying the faith of others by saying that people who have died have already come back to life.
19 In spite of all that, God’s people have a solid foundation. These words are engraved on it: “The Lord knows those who belong to him,” and “Whoever worships the Lord must give up doing wrong.”
20 In a large house there are not only objects made of gold and silver, but also those made of wood and clay. Some objects are honored when they are used; others aren’t. 21 Those who stop associating with dishonorable people will be honored. They will be set apart for the master’s use, prepared to do good things.
22 Stay away from lusts which tempt young people. Pursue what has God’s approval. Pursue faith, love, and peace together with those who worship the Lord with a pure heart. 23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments. You know they cause quarrels. 24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel. Instead, he must be kind to everyone. He must be a good teacher. He must be willing to suffer wrong. 25 He must be gentle in correcting those who oppose the Good News. Maybe God will allow them to change the way they think and act and lead them to know the truth. 26 Then they might come back to their senses and God will free them from the devil’s snare so that they can do his will.
Footnotes
- 2 Timothy 2:1 Or “grace.”
2 Timoteo 2
Conferenza Episcopale Italiana
Il senso delle sofferenze dell'apostolo cristiano
2 Tu dunque, figlio mio, attingi sempre forza nella grazia che è in Cristo Gesù 2 e le cose che hai udito da me in presenza di molti testimoni, trasmettile a persone fidate, le quali siano in grado di ammaestrare a loro volta anche altri.
3 Insieme con me prendi anche tu la tua parte di sofferenze, come un buon soldato di Cristo Gesù. 4 Nessuno però, quando presta servizio militare, s'intralcia nelle faccende della vita comune, se vuol piacere a colui che l'ha arruolato. 5 Anche nelle gare atletiche, non riceve la corona se non chi ha lottato secondo le regole. 6 L'agricoltore poi che si affatica, dev'essere il primo a cogliere i frutti della terra. 7 Cerca di comprendere ciò che voglio dire; il Signore certamente ti darà intelligenza per ogni cosa.
8 Ricordati che Gesù Cristo, della stirpe di Davide, è risuscitato dai morti, secondo il mio vangelo, 9 a causa del quale io soffro fino a portare le catene come un malfattore; ma la parola di Dio non è incatenata! 10 Perciò sopporto ogni cosa per gli eletti, perché anch'essi raggiungano la salvezza che è in Cristo Gesù, insieme alla gloria eterna. 11 Certa è questa parola:
Se moriamo con lui, vivremo anche con lui;
12 se con lui perseveriamo, con lui anche regneremo;
se lo rinneghiamo, anch'egli ci rinnegherà;
13 se noi manchiamo di fede, egli però rimane fedele,
perché non può rinnegare se stesso.
Lotta contro il pericolo attuale dei falsi dottori
14 Richiama alla memoria queste cose, scongiurandoli davanti a Dio di evitare le vane discussioni, che non giovano a nulla, se non alla perdizione di chi le ascolta. 15 Sfòrzati di presentarti davanti a Dio come un uomo degno di approvazione, un lavoratore che non ha di che vergognarsi, uno scrupoloso dispensatore della parola della verità. 16 Evita le chiacchiere profane, perché esse tendono a far crescere sempre più nell'empietà; 17 la parola di costoro infatti si propagherà come una cancrena. Fra questi ci sono Imenèo e Filèto, 18 i quali hanno deviato dalla verità, sostenendo che la risurrezione è gia avvenuta e così sconvolgono la fede di alcuni. 19 Tuttavia il fondamento gettato da Dio sta saldo e porta questo sigillo: Il Signore conosce i suoi, e ancora: Si allontani dall'iniquità chiunque invoca il nome del Signore. 20 In una casa grande però non vi sono soltanto vasi d'oro e d'argento, ma anche di legno e di coccio; alcuni sono destinati ad usi nobili, altri per usi più spregevoli. 21 Chi si manterrà puro astenendosi da tali cose, sarà un vaso nobile, santificato, utile al padrone, pronto per ogni opera buona. 22 Fuggi le passioni giovanili; cerca la giustizia, la fede, la carità, la pace, insieme a quelli che invocano il Signore con cuore puro. 23 Evita inoltre le discussioni sciocche e non educative, sapendo che generano contese. 24 Un servo del Signore non dev'essere litigioso, ma mite con tutti, atto a insegnare, paziente nelle offese subite, 25 dolce nel riprendere gli oppositori, nella speranza che Dio voglia loro concedere di convertirsi, perché riconoscano la verità 26 e ritornino in sé sfuggendo al laccio del diavolo, che li ha presi nella rete perché facessero la sua volontà.
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