1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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.
3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of [this] life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
5 And if a man also strive for masteries, [yet] 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.
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, [even] unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
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.
11 [It is] a faithful saying: For if we be dead with [him], we shall also live with [him]:
12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with [him]: if we deny [him], he also will deny us:
13 If we believe not, [yet] he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
14 Of these things put [them] in remembrance, charging [them] before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, [but] 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.
16 But shun profane [and] vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
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.
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.
21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, [and] 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.
23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient,
25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
26 And [that] they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
Versículos relacionados com 2 Timothy, 2:
Chapter 2 of Timothy's second epistle deals with a series of exhortations from the apostle Paul to Timóteo, his disciple and collaborator in the preaching of the Gospel. Among the topics covered are the need for perseverance in faith, the importance of the right and faithful teaching of Scripture, the need to avoid unstoppage strife and debates, and the importance of living according to the principles of the Gospel.
Proverbs 22:17-19: "Tilt your ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge; for it is pleasant to keep them within you, and together be ordained in your lips, that Your trust is in the Lord; I make you know today, yes, to you. " The verse highlights the importance of listening and keeping the words of wisdom, a theme present in chapter 2 of 2 Timothy, where Paul urges Timothy to teach the truth of God's Word.
Proverbs 23:12: "Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to the words of knowledge." This verse reinforces the importance of instruction and knowledge, themes that are mentioned in chapter 2 of 2 Timothy, where Paul encourages Timothy to faithfully transmit biblical teaching and not to engage in useless disputes.
1 Corinthians 9:25: "And everyone who struggles of everything abstains; they do so to reach a corruptible crown, but we are incorruptible." This verse highlights the importance of discipline and perseverance, themes that are mentioned in chapter 2 of 2 Timothy, where Paul encourages Timothy to persevere in faith and to devote himself to the work of proclaiming the gospel.
Ephesians 6:11: "Coat of all God's armor, that you may be firm against the shrewd cunning of the devil." This verse speaks of the need to be prepared to face the temptations and traps of the devil, a theme present in chapter 2 of 2 Timothy, where Paul warns Timothy to avoid strife and to move away from bad influences.
1 Peter 3:15: "Rather, sanctify Christ as Lord in your heart, always being prepared to answer everyone who asks you for the reason for the hope in you." This verse highlights the importance of being prepared to witness the faith in Jesus Christ, a theme that is mentioned in chapter 2 of 2 Timothy, where Paul encourages Timothy to be an approved worker, who is not ashamed of the Gospel.
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