2 Timothy 2:10-19

10For this reason I [am ready to] patiently endure all things for the sake of those who are the elect (God’s chosen ones), so that they too may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it the reward of eternal glory.

11This is a faithful and trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

12If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He will also deny us;

13If we are faithless, He remains faithful [true to His word and His righteous character], for He cannot deny Himself.

14Remind the people of these facts, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God to avoid petty controversy over words, which does no good, and [upsets and undermines and] ruins [the faith of] those who listen.

15Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.

16But avoid all irreverent babble and godless chatter [with its profane, empty words], for it will lead to further ungodliness,

17and their teaching will spread like gangrene. So it is with Hymenaeus and Philetus,

18who have deviated from the truth. They claim that the resurrection has already taken place, and they undermine the faith of some.

19Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.”