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2 Timothy 2
2 Timothy 2:1-7
1You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same things to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier. 5Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules. 6The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops. 7Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
Timothy must be strengthened in Christ’s grace, entrust the message to faithful teachers, and endure hardship like a soldier, athlete, and hardworking farmer.
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2 Timothy 2:8-13
8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring of David, according to my Good News, 9in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained. 10Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones’ sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11This saying is trustworthy: “For if we died with him, we will also live with him. 12If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us. 13If we are faithless, he remains faithful; for he can’t deny himself.”
Remember Jesus Christ risen from David’s line; God’s word is not chained though Paul is; a trustworthy saying promises life and reign to those who die and endure with Christ, and warns deniers.
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2 Timothy 2:14
14Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord that they don’t argue about words to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
Timothy must remind believers of these things and charge them before the Lord not to quarrel about words, which profits nothing and subverts hearers.
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2 Timothy 2:15
15Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
Timothy must diligently present himself approved to God as an unashamed workman who properly handles the Word of Truth.
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2 Timothy 2:16-19
16But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness, 17and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus: 18men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some. 19However, God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”
Empty chatter leads to ungodliness like gangrene—as with Hymenaeus and Philetus who said the resurrection is past—yet God’s firm foundation stands with the seal that the Lord knows his own and that those who name him must depart from unrighteousness.
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2 Timothy 2:20-21
20Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor and some for dishonor. 21If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master’s use, prepared for every good work.
In a large house vessels differ—some for honor, some for dishonor; those who purge themselves from dishonorable influences become vessels for honor, useful to the Master for every good work.
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2 Timothy 2:22-26
22Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife. 24The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient, 25in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth, 26and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to do his will.
Flee youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with the pure-hearted; refuse foolish controversies; the Lord’s servant must be gentle, teaching, patient, and correcting opponents so God may grant repentance.
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