2 Timothy 2:8-14

8Always think about Jesus Christ. He was brought back to life and is a descendant of David. This is the Good News that I tell others.

9I’m suffering disgrace for spreading this Good News. I have even been put into prison like a criminal. However, God’s word is not imprisoned.

10For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive salvation from Christ Jesus with glory that lasts forever.

11This is a statement that can be trusted: If we have died with him, we will live with him.

12If we endure, we will rule with him. If we disown him, he will disown us.

13If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful because he cannot be untrue to himself.

14Remind believers about these things, and warn them in the sight of God not to quarrel over words. Quarreling doesn’t do any good but only destroys those who are listening.