2 Timothy 2:14-26
2 Timothy 2:14-26 (GNT)
14Remind your people of this, and give them a solemn warning in God's
presence not to fight over words. It does no good, but only ruins the
people who listen. 15Do your best to win full approval in God's sight, as
a worker who is not ashamed of his work, one who correctly teaches the
message of God's truth. 16Keep away from profane and foolish discussions,
which only drive people farther away from God. 17Such teaching is like an
open sore that eats away the flesh. Two men who have taught such things
are Hymenaeus and Philetus. 18They have left the way of truth and are
upsetting the faith of some believers by saying that our resurrection has
already taken place. 19But the solid foundation that God has laid cannot
be shaken; and on it are written these words: The Lord knows those who are
his and Those who say that they belong to the Lord must turn away from
wrongdoing. 20In a large house there are dishes and bowls of all kinds:
some are made of silver and gold, others of wood and clay; some are for
special occasions, others for ordinary use. 21Those who make themselves
clean from all those evil things, will be used for special purposes,
because they are dedicated and useful to their Master, ready to be used
for every good deed. 22Avoid the passions of youth, and strive for
righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who with a pure
heart call out to the Lord for help. 23But keep away from foolish and
ignorant arguments; you know that they end up in quarrels. 24As the Lord's
servant, you must not quarrel. You must be kind toward all, a good and
patient teacher, 25who is gentle as you correct your opponents, for it may
be that God will give them the opportunity to repent and come to know the
truth. 26And then they will come to their senses and escape from the trap
of the Devil, who had caught them and made them obey his will.
presence not to fight over words. It does no good, but only ruins the
people who listen. 15Do your best to win full approval in God's sight, as
a worker who is not ashamed of his work, one who correctly teaches the
message of God's truth. 16Keep away from profane and foolish discussions,
which only drive people farther away from God. 17Such teaching is like an
open sore that eats away the flesh. Two men who have taught such things
are Hymenaeus and Philetus. 18They have left the way of truth and are
upsetting the faith of some believers by saying that our resurrection has
already taken place. 19But the solid foundation that God has laid cannot
be shaken; and on it are written these words: The Lord knows those who are
his and Those who say that they belong to the Lord must turn away from
wrongdoing. 20In a large house there are dishes and bowls of all kinds:
some are made of silver and gold, others of wood and clay; some are for
special occasions, others for ordinary use. 21Those who make themselves
clean from all those evil things, will be used for special purposes,
because they are dedicated and useful to their Master, ready to be used
for every good deed. 22Avoid the passions of youth, and strive for
righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who with a pure
heart call out to the Lord for help. 23But keep away from foolish and
ignorant arguments; you know that they end up in quarrels. 24As the Lord's
servant, you must not quarrel. You must be kind toward all, a good and
patient teacher, 25who is gentle as you correct your opponents, for it may
be that God will give them the opportunity to repent and come to know the
truth. 26And then they will come to their senses and escape from the trap
of the Devil, who had caught them and made them obey his will.
God bless you.
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