Chapter 2
2:1 So you, my son, be strong in the grace that is in the Messiah YASHUWAH.
2nd Timothy
2:2 Share the things that you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses with faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
2:3 Endure hard times as a good soldier of YASHUWAH the Messiah.
2:4 No soldier on active duty entangles himself with civilian affairs, that he may please the enlisting officer.
2:5 Anyone who competes as an athlete is not rewarded without competing legally.
2:6 The farmer who labors should be first to partake of the crops.
2:7 Consider what I am saying, and may YASHUWAH grant you understanding in all things.
2:8 Remember YASHUWAH the Messiah, raised from the dead, descended from David, according to my gospel,
2:9 in which I suffer trouble like a criminal, even with chains. But the word of Elohim is not bound.
2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in the Messiah YASHUWAH with everlasting glory.
2:11 This is a faithful saying: If we die with Him, we shall also live with Him.
2:12 If we endure, we shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us.
2:13 If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.
2:14 Remind them of these things, commanding them before YASHUWAH that they not argue about words, which leads to nothing of value and to the destruction of those who hear them.
2:15 Study to show yourself approved by Elohim, a workman who needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
2:16 But avoid profane foolish babblings, for they will increase to more unElohimliness,
2:17 and their word will spread like gangrene: Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
2:18 who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and who overthrow the faith of some.
2:19 But the firm foundation of Elohim stands, having this seal, “YASHUWAH knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who calls on the name of the Messiah depart from iniquity.”
2:20 In a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also those of wood and clay; some are for honor, and some for dishonor.
2:21 One who cleanses himself from these things will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, fit for the Master's use, and prepared for every good work.
2:22 So flee youthful desires and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on YASHUWAH out of a pure heart.
2:23 But avoid foolish and unlearned debates, knowing that they create strife.
2:24 The servant of YASHUWAH must not quarrel, but must be gentle toward all people, able to teach, patient,
2:25 in gentleness instructing those in opposition. Perhaps Elohim will grant them repentance to know the truth,
2:26 and they may escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.