12. if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us;
13. if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful—he cannot deny himself.
14. Remind people of these things, solemnly urging them before the Lord not to dispute about words. This is in no way beneficial and leads to the ruin of the hearers.
15. Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, a worker having no need to be ashamed, guiding the word of truth along a straight path.
16. But avoid pointless chatter, for it will progress to greater ungodliness,