| 1:1 |
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, |
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, |
| 1:3 |
I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. |
I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. |
| 1:5 |
I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. |
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. |
| 1:7 |
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline. |
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self discipline. |
| 1:8 |
So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, |
So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. |
| 1:9 |
who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, |
He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, |
| 1:12 |
That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day. |
That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day. |
| 2:2 |
And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. |
And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. |
| 2:3 |
Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. |
Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. |
| 2:4 |
No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. |
No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. |
| 2:5 |
Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victors crown unless he competes according to the rules. |
Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victors crown except by competing according to the rules. |
| 2:13 |
if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself. |
if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. |
| 2:14 |
Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. |
Keep reminding Gods people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. |
| 2:15 |
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. |
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. |
| 2:18 |
who have wandered away from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some. |
who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some. |
| 2:20 |
In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. |
In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. |
| 2:21 |
If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work. |
Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work. |
| 2:22 |
Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. |
Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. |
| 2:24 |
And the Lords servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. |
And the Lords servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. |
| 2:25 |
Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, |
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, |
| 3:5 |
having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. |
having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people. |
| 3:6 |
They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over weak willed women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, |
They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over gullible women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, |
| 3:7 |
always learning but never able to acknowledge the truth. |
always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. |
| 3:8 |
Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth—men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected. |
Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these teachers oppose the truth. They are men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected. |
| 3:13 |
while evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. |
while evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. |
| 3:15 |
and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. |
and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. |
| 3:17 |
so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. |
so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. |
| 4:2 |
Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. |
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. |
| 4:3 |
For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. |
For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. |
| 4:6 |
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. |
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. |
| 4:21 |
Do your best to get here before winter. Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers. |
Do your best to get here before winter. Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers and sisters. |
| 4:22 |
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you. |
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all. |