13. if we are unfaithful, he abides faithful, for he cannot deny himself.
14. Of these things put in remembrance, testifying earnestly before the Lord not to have disputes of words, profitable for nothing, to the subversion of the hearers.
15. Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth.
16. But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,
17. and their word will spread as a gangrene; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18. men who as to the truth have gone astray, saying that the resurrection has taken place already; and overthrow the faith of some.
19. Yet the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, The Lord knows those that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of the Lord withdraw from iniquity.
20. But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
21. If therefore one shall have purified himself from these, in separating himself from them, he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.
22. But youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.
23. But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.
24. And a bondman of the Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing;
25. in meekness setting right those who oppose, if God perhaps may sometime give them repentance to acknowledgment of the truth,
26. and that they may awake up out of the snare of the devil, who are taken by him, for his will.