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   [4] No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life;   
   that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.   
   [5] And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he   
   strive lawfully.   
   [6] The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.   
   [7] Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.   
   [8] Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead   
   according to my gospel:   
   [9] Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word   
   of God is not bound.   
   [10] Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also   
   obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.   
   [11] It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live   
   with him:   
   [12] If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also   
   will deny us:   
   [13] If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.   
      
   An Approved Workman   
      
   14 (1Ti 5:21; 2Ti 2:23) Remind them of these things, commanding them before   
   the Lord that they not argue about words, which leads to nothing of value   
   and to the destruction of those who hear them.   
   15 (Mt 13:52) Study to show yourself approved by God, a workman who need   
   not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.   
   16 (Titus 3:9; 1Ti 6:20) But avoid profane foolish babblings, for they will   
   increase to more ungodliness,   
   17 (1Ti 1:20) and their word will spread like gangrene: Among them are   
   Hymenaeus and Philetus,   
   18 (1Co 15:12; 1Ti 1:19) who have erred concerning the truth,   
   saying that the resurrection has already occurred,   
   and who overthrow the faith of some.   
   19 (Jn 10:14; Isa 28:16) But the firm foundation of God stands,   
   having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and,   
   "Let everyone who calls on the name of Christ depart from iniquity."   
   20 (1Ti 3:15) In a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels,   
   but also those of wood and clay; some are for honor, and some for dishonour.   
   21 (2Ti 3:17; Isa 52:11) One who cleanses himself from these things will be   
   a vessel for honor, sanctified, fit for the Master's use,   
   and prepared for every good work.   
   22 (1Ti 6:11; 1:5; 4:12) So flee youthful desires and pursue righteousness,   
   faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.   
   23 (Titus 3:9; 2Ti 2:14) But avoid foolish and unlearned debates, knowing   
   that they create strife.   
   24 (1Ti 3:2-3; Titus 3:2) The servant of the Lord must not quarrel,   
   but must be gentle toward all people, able to teach, patient,   
   25 (1Ti 2:4; Ac 8:22) in gentleness instructing those in opposition.   
   Perhaps God will grant them repentance to know the truth,   
   26 (1Ti 3:7) and they may escape from the snare of the devil,   
   after being captured by him to do his will.   
      
   [14] Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord   
   that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the   
   hearers.   
   [15] Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to   
   be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.   
   [16] But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more   
   ungodliness.   
   [17] And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and   
   Philetus;   
   [18] Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is   
   past already; and overthrow the faith of some.   
   [19] Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The   
   Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of   
   Christ depart from iniquity.   
   [20] But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver,   
   but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.   
   [21] If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto   
   honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every   
   good work.   
   [22] Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity,   
   peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.   
   [23] But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender   
   strifes.   
   [24] And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all   
   men, apt to teach, patient,   
   [25] In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God   
   peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;   
   [26] And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who   
   are taken captive by him at his will.   
      
   2 Timothy 3   
      
   The Last Days   
      
   1 (Eze 38:16; 2Pe 3:3) Know this: In the last days perilous times will come.   
   2 (Php 2:21; Jude 1:16) Men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money,   
   boastful, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,   
   3 (Ro 1:31; 1Ti 3:11) without natural affection, trucebreakers, slanderers,   
   unrestrained, fierce, despisers of those who are good,   
   4 (1Ti 3:6) traitors, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasures   
   more than lovers of God,   
   5 (1Ti 5:8; Mt 7:15) having a form of godliness,   
   but denying its power. Turn away from such people.   
   6 (Titus 3:3; Jude 1:4) Those of this nature creep into houses   
   and captivate silly women who are burdened with sins   
   and led away with various desires,   
   7 (1Ti 2:4; 2Ti 2:25) always learning, but never able to come   
   to the knowledge of the truth.   
   8 (Ex 7:11; 1Ti 6:5) Now as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses,   
   so these also resist the truth, men of corrupt minds   
   and worthless concerning the faith.   
   9 (Ex 7:12; 9:11) But they shall proceed no further,   
   for their folly will be revealed to everyone, as theirs also was.   
      
   [1] This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.   
   [2] For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud,   
   blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,   
   [3] Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent,   
   fierce, despisers of those that are good,   
   [4] Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of   
   God;   
   [5] Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such   
   turn away.   
   [6] For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive   
   silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,   
   [7] Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.   
   [8] Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the   
   truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.   
   [9] But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest   
   unto all men, as theirs also was.   
      
   Last Charge to Timothy   
      
   10 (Php 2:22; 1Ti 4:6) But you have observed my doctrine,   
   manner of life, purpose,   
   faith, tolerance, love, patience,   
   11 (Ps 34:19; Ac 13:45) persecutions, and afflictions, which came to me   
   at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra-what persecutions I endured!   
   But the Lord delivered me out of them all.   
   12 (Ac 14:22; Titus 2:12) Yes, and all who desire to live a godly life   
   in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.   
   13 But evil men and seducers will grow worse and worse, deceiving   
   and being deceived.   
   14 (2Ti 1:13) But continue in the things that you have learned   
   and have been assured of, knowing those from whom you have learned them,   
   15 (2Ti 1:5) and that since childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures,   
   which are able to make you wise unto salvation through the faith that is   
   in Christ Jesus.   
   16 (Ro 15:4) All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching,   
   for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,   
      
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