2 Timothy 2:1-15

1So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2And entrust what you heard me say in the presence of many others as witnesses to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.

3Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please the one who recruited him.

5Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.

6The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.

7Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,

9for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God’s message is not imprisoned!

10So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God, that they too may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory.

11This saying is trustworthy: 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 unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.

14Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.

15Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.