1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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T Be strong in the grace that is in Jesus Christ.
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2 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.
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T Teach faithful men who will be able to teach others.
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3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
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T Be prepared to suffer hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
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4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
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T Do not entangle yourself in the affairs of this life.
T Do not concern yourself with the present circumstances you find yourself in.
T Seek to please Him who has chosen you to be a soldier.
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5 And if a man also strive for masteries, is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
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P Know that the Lord will give you all the understanding you need.
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8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
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W Expect to suffer for preaching the gospel.
F Know that the Word of God is not bound.
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10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
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T Endure all things for the elect’s sake.
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11 a faithful saying: For if we be dead with , we shall also live with :
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I Know that if we died with Him we shall also live with Him.
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12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with : if we deny , he also will deny us:
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P Know that if we persevere we will reign with Him.
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13 If we believe not, he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
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C Know that if we are without faith He still remains faithful.
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14 Of these things put in remembrance, charging before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, to the subverting of the hearers.
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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T Study to show your acceptance by God as a teacher correctly able to explain the Word of God.
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16 But shun profane vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
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W Avoid ungodly conversation as it only produces more ungodliness.
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17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
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C Know that the foundations of God stand sure.
F Know that the Lord knows those who are His.
T Know that everyone who names the name of Jesus must depart from sin.
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20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
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T Purge yourself to become a vessel of honour ready for every good work.
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21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, prepared unto every good work.
22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
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T Flee youthful lusts.
T Run from the evil desires of youth.
T Run after righteousness, faith, love and peace.
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23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
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W Avoid foolish and ignorant questions knowing that they lead to arguments.
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24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all , apt to teach, patient,
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T Know that the servant of the Lord must not argue but be gentle with everyone.
T Know that the servant of the Lord must be apt to teach and patient.
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25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
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T Humbly instruct those who oppose you.
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26 And they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
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W Know that the devil snares and takes people into captivity.
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