1. Therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Messiah Yeshua.
2. And what you have heard from me among many witnesses, entrust to faithful people who will be capable to teach others also.
3. Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Messiah Yeshua.
4. No one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the activities of everyday life, so that he might please the one who enlisted him.
5. Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned victorious unless he competes according to the rules.
6. The hard-working farmer ought to receive the first share of the crops.
7. Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
8. Remember Yeshua the Messiah, raised from the dead, from the seed of David—according to my Good News.
9. For this I suffer hardship as a criminal, even to the point of chains—though the word of God is not chained.
10. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the chosen, so they might obtain the salvation that is in Messiah Yeshua with eternal glory.
11. Trustworthy is the saying: 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 will also deny us;
13. if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
14. Remind them of these things and solemnly charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which is useless—to the ruin of those who are listening.
15. Make every effort to present yourself before God as tried and true, as an unashamed worker cutting a straight path with the word of truth.
16. But avoid godless chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness
17. and their words will spread like cancer. Among them are Hymeneaus and Philetus—
18. men who have missed the mark concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place. They are overturning the faith of some.
19. Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord keep away from unrighteousness.”
20. Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay—some for honor and some for common use.
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. Now flee from youthful desires; instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and shalom, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
23. But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they produce quarrels.
24. The Lord’s slave must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, tolerant.
25. Let him give guidance with humility to those who are in opposition—perhaps God may grant them a change of mind, leading to the knowledge of truth.
26. Then they may regain their senses and escape the devil’s snare, in which they had been held captive by him to do his will.