1 And as for you, my son, be strengthened by the grace which is in Christ Jesus,
2 and by the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses. These things encourage faithful men, who shall then be suitable to teach others also.
3 Labor like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No man, acting as a soldier for God, entangles himself in worldly matters, so that he may be pleasing to him for whom he has proven himself.
5 Then, too, whoever strives in a competition is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully.
6 The farmer who labors ought to be the first to share in the produce.
7 Understand what I am saying. For the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
8 Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the offspring of David, has risen again from the dead, according to my Gospel.
9 I labor in this Gospel, even while chained like an evildoer. But the Word of God is not bound.
10 I endure all things for this reason: for the sake of the elect, so that they, too, may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory.
11 It is a faithful saying: that if we have died with him, we will also live with him.
12 If we suffer, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.
13 If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful: he is not able to deny himself.
14 Insist on these things, testifying before the Lord. Do not be contentious about words, for this is useful for nothing but the subversion of listeners.
15 Be solicitous in the task of presenting yourself before God as a proven and unashamed worker who has handled the Word of Truth correctly.
16 But avoid profane or empty talk. For these things advance one greatly in impiety.
17 And their word spreads like a cancer: among these are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18 who have fallen away from the truth by saying that the resurrection is already complete. And so they have subverted the faith of certain persons.
19 But the firm foundation of God remains standing, having this seal: the Lord knows those who are his own, and all who know the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.
20 But, in a large house, there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also those of wood and of clay; and certainly some are held in honor, but others in dishonor.
21 If anyone, then, will have cleansed himself from these things, he shall be a vessel held in honor, sanctified and useful to the Lord, prepared for every good work.
22 So then, flee from the desires of your youth, yet truly, pursue justice, faith, hope, charity, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.
23 But avoid foolish and undisciplined questions, for you know that these produce strife.
24 For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,
25 correcting with self-restraint those who resist the truth. For at any time God may give them repentance, so as to recognize the truth,
26 and then they may recover from the snares of the devil, by whom they are held captive 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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