# 2 Timothy 2

> Lumin Translation

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/read/2-timothy/2

Translated from Hebrew and Greek with AI, then checked for clarity and fidelity.

1. You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace in Christ Jesus.
2. And what you heard from me through many witnesses, entrust to faithful men who will be competent also to teach others.
3. Suffer afflictions as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4. No soldier entangles himself in civilian affairs, so he may please the one who enlisted him.
5. Also, if anyone competes, he is not crowned unless he competes lawfully.
6. The farmer who toils must be first to partake of the fruits.
7. Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
8. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, from David's seed, according to my gospel.
9. In which I endure affliction to the point of chains, as an evildoer, but God's word is not bound.
10. For this reason I endure everything for the elect, so that they too may attain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11. This word is trustworthy: for if we died with him, we will also live with him.
12. If we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he too will deny us.
13. If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.
14. Remind them of these things, charging before the Lord not to wrangle about words, which profits nothing and overthrows those who hear.
15. Be eager to present yourself approved to God as an unashamed worker who correctly handles the word of truth.
16. But shun profane and empty talk, for they will advance further in ungodliness.
17. And their word will eat like gangrene, of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus.
18. Who have swerved from the truth, saying the resurrection has already taken place and subverting the faith of some.
19. Nevertheless, God's steadfast foundation stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let everyone who names the Lord's name depart from unrighteousness."
20. In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also wooden and earthen ones, some for honor and some for dishonor.
21. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the master, prepared for every good work.
22. Flee youthful desires, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.
23. But avoid foolish and uneducated questions, knowing that they engender fights.
24. And the Lord's servant must not fight, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient.
25. with gentleness correcting those who oppose themselves, perhaps God may give them repentance leading to knowledge of truth.
26. and they may come to their senses out of the devil's snare, having been captured by him to his will.

## Nearby chapters

[2 Timothy 1](https://www.lumin.faith/read/2-timothy/1.md)
[2 Timothy 3](https://www.lumin.faith/read/2-timothy/3.md)

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