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You therefore, my ^(F1)(C1)son, ^(C2)be strong in the grace that is in ^(C3)Christ Jesus.

The things ^(C1)which you have heard from me in the presence of ^(C2)many witnesses, ^(C3)entrust these to ^(C4)faithful ^(F1)people who will be ^(C5)able to teach others also.

^(C1)Suffer hardship with me, as a good ^(C2)soldier of ^(C3)Christ Jesus.

No soldier in active service ^(C1)entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him.

And if someone likewise ^(C1)competes as an athlete, he is not ^(F1)crowned as victor unless he competes according to the rules.

^(C1)The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops.

Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

Remember Jesus Christ, ^(C1)risen from the dead, ^(C2)descendant of David, ^(C3)according to my gospel,

^(F1)for which I ^(C1)suffer hardship even to ^(C2)imprisonment as a ^(C3)criminal; but ^(C4)the word of God ^(C5)is not imprisoned.

For this reason ^(C1)I endure all things for ^(C2)the sake of ^(F1)those who are chosen, ^(C3)so that they also may obtain the ^(C4)salvation which is in ^(C5)Christ Jesus and with it ^(C6)eternal glory.

^(C1)The statement is trustworthy: For ^(C2)if we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

If we endure, ^(C1)we will also reign with Him; If we ^(F1)(C2)deny Him, He will also deny us;

If we are faithless, ^(C1)He remains faithful, for ^(C2)He cannot deny Himself.

Remind them of these things, and solemnly ^(C1)exhort them in the presence of God not to ^(C2)dispute about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the listeners.

Be diligent to ^(C1)present yourself approved to God as a worker who ^(F1)does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling ^(C2)the word of truth.

But ^(C1)avoid ^(C2)worldly and empty chatter, for ^(F1)it will lead to further ungodliness,

and their ^(F1)talk will spread like ^(F2)gangrene. Among them are ^(C1)Hymenaeus and Philetus,

men who have gone astray from the truth, claiming that ^(C1)the resurrection has already taken place; and they are jeopardizing ^(C2)the faith of some.

Nevertheless, the ^(C1)firm foundation of God stands, having this ^(C2)seal: "^(C3)The Lord knows those who are His;" and, "^(C4)Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to keep away from wickedness."

Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver implements, but also implements of wood and of earthenware, and ^(C1)some are for honor while others are for dishonor.

Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from ^(C1)these things, he will be an implement for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, ^(C2)prepared for every good work.

Now ^(C1)flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, ^(C2)faith, love, and peace with those who ^(C3)call on the Lord ^(C4)from a pure heart.

But refuse foolish and ignorant ^(C1)speculations, knowing that they ^(C2)produce ^(F1)quarrels.

^(C1)The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, ^(C2)skillful in teaching, patient when wronged,

^(C1)with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, ^(C2)if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to ^(C3)the knowledge of the truth,

and they may come to their senses and escape from ^(C1)the snare of the devil, having been ^(C2)held captive ^(F1)by him to do his will.