82 lines
3.2 KiB
Markdown
82 lines
3.2 KiB
Markdown
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## Remember Jesus Christ
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###### 1
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You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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###### 2
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And the things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
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###### 3
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Suffer hardship with _me_, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
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No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.
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###### 5
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And also if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
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###### 6
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The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops.
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###### 7
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Understand what I say, for the Lord will give you insight in everything.
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Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel,
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for which I endure hardship even to chains as a criminal. But the word of God has not been chained.
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###### 10
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For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they also may obtain the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
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It is a trustworthy saying: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
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###### 12
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If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we will deny Him, He also will deny us;
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If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
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## Accurately Handle the Word of Truth
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###### 14
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Remind _them_ of these things, solemnly charging _them_ in the presence of God not to dispute about words, which is useless _and leads_ to the ruin of the hearers.
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###### 15
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Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
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But avoid godless _and_ empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
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and their word will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
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who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some.
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Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who names the name of the LORD is to depart from wickedness."
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###### 20
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Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of clay, and some to honor and some to dishonor.
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###### 21
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Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these _things_, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, having been prepared for every good work.
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###### 22
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Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, _and_ peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
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###### 23
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But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
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And the Lord's slave must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,
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with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may give them repentance leading to the full knowledge of the truth,
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and they may come to their senses _and escape_ from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
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