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          DASV: 2 Timothy 2    

1 You then, my dear child, be strong in the grace that is in
Christ Jesus.
2 And the things which you have heard me say in front of many
witnesses, entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach
others also.
3 Receive your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ
Jesus.
4 No soldier in military service entangles himself in the
affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who
recruited him.
5 Anyone who competes as an athlete is not crowned, unless
he follows the rules.
6 The farmer that works hard should be the first one to receive
his share of the crops.
7 Think about what I am saying; for the Lord will give you
understanding in all this.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendent
of David—this is my gospel,
9 for which I suffer hardship even to the point of being bound
with chains as a criminal; but the word of God is not bound.
10 So I endure all things for the sake of the chosen, that they
too may obtain salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal
glory.
11 This saying is trustworthy: “For if we died with him,
we shall also live with him.
12 If we endure, we shall also reign with him, if we deny him,
he will also deny us,
13 if we are unfaithful, he will remain faithful; because he
cannot deny himself.”
14 Remind them these things, warn them in the sight of the Lord,
not to quarrel over words. It is worthless and only ruins
those who listen.
15 Do your best to present yourself approved to God, a workman
who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word
of truth.
16 But avoid profane babblings, for it will only lead one
further into ungodliness.
17 Their talk will spread like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus
are examples of this.
18 They have strayed from the truth, saying that the resurrection
has already happened, and the faith of some has been destroyed.
19 However, God’s solid foundation stands firm, having this seal
inscribed, “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone
who confesses the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness.”
20 Now in an expensive house there are not only vessels of gold
and of silver, but also of wood and of clay; and some are for
honorable uses, and others are for ignoble.
21 If anyone purge himself of these, he will be a vessel of
honor, special, fit for the master's use, prepared for every
good work.
22 But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness,
faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure
heart.
23 But reject foolish and ignorant questions, knowing that they
only breed strife.

24 The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but gentle
towards all, apt to teach, patient,
25 in meekness correcting opponents, if there is a chance that
God may grant them repentance unto the knowledge of the truth,
26 that they may rescue themselves from of the trap of the devil,
having been held captive by him in order to do his will.

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