2 Timothy 2:14-19
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
14 Be reminding them of these things, solemnly-warning in the sight of God not to battle-about-words for nothing useful[a], to[b] the overthrow[c] of the ones hearing.
Be Diligent To Present Yourself As an Approved Worker of The Word of Truth
15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker not-needing-to-be-ashamed, cutting-straight[d] the word of truth.
Shun Worthless Talk. Be an Honorable, Useful Vessel Prepared For Good Works
16 But be shunning the profane[e] empty-chatterings. For they[f] will advance further in ungodliness, 17 and their talk[g] will have a spreading like gangrene— of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18 who missed-the-mark with regard to the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and are overturning[h] the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal— “The Lord knows the ones being His” and “Let everyone naming the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness”.
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- 2 Timothy 2:14 Or, beneficial, profitable. That is, for no useful purpose, goal, result.
- 2 Timothy 2:14 Or, tending toward, resulting in.
- 2 Timothy 2:14 Or, ruin, destruction.
- 2 Timothy 2:15 That is, cutting true, accurately handling, as a skilled worker (a stonecutter, a farmer, a roadbuilder) would perform their job.
- 2 Timothy 2:16 Or, godless, irreverent, worldly.
- 2 Timothy 2:16 That is, those who engage in this profane chattering.
- 2 Timothy 2:17 Or, word, message.
- 2 Timothy 2:18 Or, upsetting.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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