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—