1And as for you, my son, be strengthened by the grace which is in Christ Jesus,stylus1 Timothy 2:5, 1 Timothy 2:5, Romans 8:34, Romans 8:34, John 14:62and by the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses. These things encourage faithful men, who shall then be suitable to teach others also.stylus1 John 4:14, 1 John 4:14, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 John 4:103Labor like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.stylusJohn 14:15, John 14:15, John 15:10, John 15:10, Luke 6:464No man, acting as a soldier for God, entangles himself in worldly matters, so that he may be pleasing to him for whom he has proven himself.stylus1 John 1:6, 1 John 1:6, Titus 1:16, Titus 1:16, James 2:145Then, too, whoever strives in a competition is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully.stylusJohn 14:23, John 14:23, John 14:21, John 14:21, Luke 11:286The farmer who labors ought to be the first to share in the produce.stylus1 Peter 2:21, 1 Peter 2:21, John 13:15, John 13:15, 1 Corinthians 11:17Understand what I am saying. For the Lord will give you understanding in all things.stylusMark 12:29, Mark 12:34, Leviticus 19:18, Mark 12:29, Mark 12:348Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the offspring of David, has risen again from the dead, according to my Gospel.stylusEphesians 5:8, Ephesians 5:8, Romans 13:12, Romans 13:12, John 13:349I labor in this Gospel, even while chained like an evildoer. But the Word of God is not bound.stylus1 John 4:20, 1 John 4:20, 1 John 2:11, 1 John 2:11, 1 John 3:1310I endure all things for this reason: for the sake of the elect, so that they, too, may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory.stylus1 John 3:14, 1 John 3:14, Romans 9:32, Romans 9:33, Romans 9:3211It is a faithful saying: that if we have died with him, we will also live with him.stylusJohn 12:35, John 12:35, Titus 3:3, Titus 3:3, Revelation 3:1712If we suffer, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.stylusActs 10:43, Acts 10:43, Acts 13:38, Acts 13:38, Ephesians 1:713If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful: he is not able to deny himself.stylusJohn 14:7, John 14:7, 1 John 2:14, 1 John 2:14, Luke 10:2214Insist on these things, testifying before the Lord. Do not be contentious about words, for this is useful for nothing but the subversion of listeners.stylusPsalms 119:11, Psalms 119:11, 1 John 2:13, 1 John 2:13, Colossians 3:1615Be solicitous in the task of presenting yourself before God as a proven and unashamed worker who has handled the Word of Truth correctly.stylusJames 4:4, James 4:4, Romans 12:2, Romans 12:2, Matthew 6:2416But avoid profane or empty talk. For these things advance one greatly in impiety.stylusRomans 13:14, Romans 13:14, Galatians 5:17, Galatians 5:17, Psalms 119:3617And their word spreads like a cancer: among these are Hymenaeus and Philetus,stylusMatthew 24:35, Matthew 24:35, Romans 12:2, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 7:3118who have fallen away from the truth by saying that the resurrection is already complete. And so they have subverted the faith of certain persons.stylus1 John 4:3, 1 John 4:3, 2 John 1:7, 2 John 1:7, 1 John 2:2219But the firm foundation of God remains standing, having this seal: the Lord knows those who are his own, and all who know the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.stylusActs 20:30, Acts 20:30, 1 Corinthians 11:19, 1 Corinthians 11:19, Jude 1:1920But, in a large house, there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also those of wood and of clay; and certainly some are held in honor, but others in dishonor.stylusJohn 14:26, John 14:26, 1 John 2:27, 1 John 2:27, 2 Corinthians 1:2121If anyone, then, will have cleansed himself from these things, he shall be a vessel held in honor, sanctified and useful to the Lord, prepared for every good work.stylus2 Peter 1:12, 2 Peter 1:12, Jude 1:5, Jude 1:5, Proverbs 1:522So then, flee from the desires of your youth, yet truly, pursue justice, faith, hope, charity, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.stylus2 John 1:7, 2 John 1:7, 1 John 4:3, 1 John 4:3, 1 John 2:1823But avoid foolish and undisciplined questions, for you know that these produce strife.stylus1 John 4:15, 1 John 4:15, John 8:19, John 8:19, John 10:3024For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,stylusJohn 14:23, John 14:23, John 15:9, John 15:10, John 15:925correcting with self-restraint those who resist the truth. For at any time God may give them repentance, so as to recognize the truth,stylusJohn 10:28, John 10:28, Titus 3:7, Titus 3:7, Jude 1:2126and then they may recover from the snares of the devil, by whom they are held captive at his will.stylus2 Peter 2:1, 2 Peter 2:3, 2 Peter 2:1, 2 Peter 2:3, 2 John 1:7