English Bible Presentation Sharing - 2-Timothy Book, chapter 2, verse 1 in Hcsb Version

2 Timothy 2 : 1 (HCSB)

You, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2 : 2 (HCSB)

And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

2 Timothy 2 : 3 (HCSB)

Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2 : 4 (HCSB)

To please the recruiter, no one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of everyday life.

2 Timothy 2 : 5 (HCSB)

Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

2 Timothy 2 : 6 (HCSB)

It is the hardworking farmer who ought to be the first to get a share of the crops.

2 Timothy 2 : 7 (HCSB)

Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

2 Timothy 2 : 8 (HCSB)

Keep in mind Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, according to my gospel.

2 Timothy 2 : 9 (HCSB)

For this I suffer, to the point of being bound like a criminal; but God's message is not bound.

2 Timothy 2 : 10 (HCSB)

This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

2 Timothy 2 : 11 (HCSB)

This saying is trustworthy: For if we have died with Him, we will also live with Him;

2 Timothy 2 : 12 (HCSB)

if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

2 Timothy 2 : 13 (HCSB)

if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

2 Timothy 2 : 14 (HCSB)

Remind them of these things, charging them before God not to fight about words; this is in no way profitable and leads to the ruin of the hearers.

2 Timothy 2 : 15 (HCSB)

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2 : 16 (HCSB)

But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.

2 Timothy 2 : 17 (HCSB)

And their word will spread like gangrene, among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus.

2 Timothy 2 : 18 (HCSB)

They have deviated from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and are overturning the faith of some.

2 Timothy 2 : 19 (HCSB)

Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, having this inscription: The Lord knows those who are His, and Everyone who names the name of the Lord must turn away from unrighteousness.

2 Timothy 2 : 20 (HCSB)

Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver bowls, but also those of wood and earthenware, some for special use, some for ordinary.

2 Timothy 2 : 21 (HCSB)

So if anyone purifies himself from these things, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

2 Timothy 2 : 22 (HCSB)

Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

2 Timothy 2 : 23 (HCSB)

But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.

2 Timothy 2 : 24 (HCSB)

The Lord's slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient,

2 Timothy 2 : 25 (HCSB)

instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance to know the truth.

2 Timothy 2 : 26 (HCSB)

Then they may come to their senses and escape the Devil's trap, having been captured by him to do his will.