2Timothy:2

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* Thou , therefore , my son , be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus . * 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 . * Thou , therefore , work hard as a good soldier of Jesus Christ . * No man that wars entangles himself with the affairs of [this ] life , that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier . * And also if anyone contends [in public contest ], he is not crowned , except he contends legitimately . * The husbandman , in order to receive the fruits , must first work hard . * Understand what I say , that the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things . * Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead , according to my gospel , * in which I suffer trouble , like unto an evil doer , [even ] unto bonds ; but the word of God is not bound . * Therefore , I endure all things for the sake of the elect , that they may also obtain the saving health which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory . * [This is ] a faithful word : That if we are dead with [him ], we shall also live with [him ]; * if we suffer , we shall also reign with [him ]; if we deny [him ], he also will deny us ; * if we are unfaithful , [yet ] he remains faithful ; he cannot deny himself . * Counsel these things , charging [them ] before the Lord . Strive not in words that profit nothing , [but rather ] subvert the hearers . * Study to show thyself approved unto God , a workman that has nothing to be ashamed of , rightly dividing the word of truth . * But avoid profane [and ] vain wordiness , for it will develop into ungodliness . * And that word will eat away as gangrene , of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus , * who have erred from the truth , saying that the resurrection is already past and [have ] overthrown the faith of some . * Nevertheless , the foundation of God stands sure , having this seal , The Lord knows those that are his . And , Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity . * But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver , but also of wood and of clay , and likewise some to honour , and some to dishonour . * If a man , therefore , purges himself from these things , he shall be a vessel unto honour , sanctified , and profitable for the master 's use , [and ] prepared unto every good work . * Flee also youthful lusts , but follow righteousness , faith , charity , peace , with those that call on the Lord out of a pure heart . * But foolish and unwise questions refuse , knowing that they do beget contentions . * That the servant of the Lord should not be contentious , but be meek unto everyone , apt to teach , patient , * that with meekness they might teach those that resist , if God peradventure will grant unto them that they might repent and know the truth , * and [that ] they may become converted out of the snare of the devil , in which they are captive to do his will .:

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