1Therefore, my son, be strong in the favor which is through Christ Jesus. 2And what things you have heard from me by many witnesses, these commit in trust to faithful men, who shall be fit also to teach others. 3Endure evil as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4No man who wars entangles himself with the occupations of this life, that he may please him, who has chosen him to be a soldier. 5And also if one contend in the games, he is not crowned unless he contend according to the laws. 6It becomes the husbandman to labor, before he partakes of the fruits. 7Consider what I say; and may the Lord give you understanding in all things! 8Remember, Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, has been raised from the dead, according to my gospel; 9for which I suffer evil as a malefactor, even to bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 10For this cause I patiently bear all things on account of the elect; that they, indeed, may obtain the salvation which is by Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11This saying is true, that if we die with him, we shall also live with him: 12if we suffer patiently, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us. 13Though we be unfaithful, he abides faithful; he can not deny himself. 14Put them in remembrance of these things; earnestly testifying to them in the presence of the Lord, not to fight about words for nothing useful, but to the subverting of the hearers. 15Strive to exhibit yourself to God an approved workman, irreproachable, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16But profane empty babblings resist, for they will increase to more ungodliness. 17And their word will eat as a gangrene: for whom are Hymeneus and Philetus; 18who, concerning the truth, have erred, affirming that the resurrection has already happened, and do subvert the faith of some. 19Nevertheless, the foundation of God stands firm, having this inscription, The Lord has made known them who are his:- and, Let every one who names the name of Christ, depart from iniquity. 20But, in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earthenware; some to honor, and some to dishonor. 21If, then, a man will cleanse himself well from these, he will be a vessel appointed to honor, sanctified, and very profitable for the master's use, prepared for every good work. 22Flee, therefore, youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with them who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23Moreover, foolish and ignorant questions reject, knowing that they beget contentions; 24and the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but gentle toward all men, fit to teach, patiently bearing evil, 25in meekness instructing those who set themselves in opposition; if, by any means God will give them reformation to the acknowledgment of truth; 26and they may awake up out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.