f | # The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy | f | # The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise | | 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise |
| of life which is in Christ Jesus, | | of life which is in Christ Jesus, |
| 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Fathe | | 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Fathe |
| r and Christ Jesus our Lord. | | r and Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| 3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that witho | | 3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that witho |
| ut ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; | | ut ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; |
| 4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled | | 4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled |
| with joy; | | with joy; |
| 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt fi | | 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt fi |
| rst in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in t | | rst in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in t |
| hee also. | | hee also. |
| 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which i | | 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which i |
| s in thee by the putting on of my hands. | | s in thee by the putting on of my hands. |
| 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and o | | 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and o |
| f a sound mind. | | f a sound mind. |
| 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his pris | | 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his pris |
| oner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the pow | | oner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the pow |
| er of God; | | er of God; |
| 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our wo | | 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our wo |
| rks, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Je | | rks, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Je |
| sus before the world began, | | sus before the world began, |
| 10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who ha | | 10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who ha |
| th abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the g | | th abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the g |
| ospel: | | ospel: |
| 11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gen | | 11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gen |
| tiles. | | tiles. |
| 12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed | | 12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed |
| : for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that | | : for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that |
| which I have committed unto him against that day. | | which I have committed unto him against that day. |
| 13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and | | 13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and |
| love which is in Christ Jesus. | | love which is in Christ Jesus. |
| 14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dw | | 14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dw |
| elleth in us. | | elleth in us. |
| 15 This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of | | 15 This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of |
| whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. | | whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. |
| 16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, a | | 16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, a |
| nd was not ashamed of my chain: | | nd was not ashamed of my chain: |
| 17 But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. | | 17 But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. |
| 18 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and i | | 18 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and i |
| n how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. | | n how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. | | 1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. |
| 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commi | | 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commi |
| t thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. | | t thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. |
| 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. | | 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. |
| 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he | | 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he |
| may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. | | may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. |
n | 5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he striv | n | 5 And if a man also strive for masteries, he is not crowned, except he strive la |
| e lawfully. | | wfully. |
| 6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. | | 6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. |
| 7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. | | 7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. |
n | 8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead accor | n | 8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead accor |
| ding to my gospel: | | ding to the gospel: |
| 9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of Go | | 9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of Go |
| d is not bound. | | d is not bound. |
| 10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtai | | 10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtai |
| n the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. | | n the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. |
n | 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with | n | 11 For this is a faithful saying: if we be dead with him, we shall also live wit |
| him: | | h him: |
| 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny | | 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny |
| us: | | us: |
| 13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. | | 13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. |
| 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that t | | 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that t |
| hey strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. | | hey strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. |
| 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ash | | 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ash |
| amed, rightly dividing the word of truth. | | amed, rightly dividing the word of truth. |
| 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodli | | 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodli |
| ness. | | ness. |
| 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; | | 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; |
| 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past alr | | 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past alr |
| eady; and overthrow the faith of some. | | eady; and overthrow the faith of some. |
| 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord | | 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord |
| knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ dep | | knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ dep |
| art from iniquity. | | art from iniquity. |
| 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but al | | 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but al |
| so of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. | | so of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. |
| 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour | | 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour |
| , sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. | | , sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. |
| 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, wi | | 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, wi |
| th them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. | | th them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. |
| 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strife | | 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strife |
| s. | | s. |
| 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt | | 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt |
| to teach, patient, | | to teach, patient, |
| 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure wil | | 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure wil |
| l give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; | | l give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; |
| 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are t | | 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are t |
| aken captive by him at his will. | | aken captive by him at his will. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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| 1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. | | 1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. |
| 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasph | | 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasph |
| emers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, | | emers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, |
| 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, | | 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, |
| despisers of those that are good, | | despisers of those that are good, |
| 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; | | 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; |
| 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away | | 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away |
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| 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly wome | | 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly wome |
| n laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, | | n laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, |
| 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. | | 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. |
| 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: | | 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: |
| men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. | | men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. |
| 9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all | | 9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all |
| men, as theirs also was. | | men, as theirs also was. |
| 10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsu | | 10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsu |
| ffering, charity, patience, | | ffering, charity, patience, |
| 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lyst | | 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lyst |
| ra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. | | ra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. |
| 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. | | 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. |
n | 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being dec | n | 13 For evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being dec |
| eived. | | eived. |
| 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured | | 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured |
| of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; | | of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; |
| 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to | | 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to |
| make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. | | make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. |
n | 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, | n | 16 And all scripture given by inspiration of God, is profitable for doctrine, fo |
| for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: | | r reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: |
| 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. | | 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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n | 1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge | n | 1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge |
| the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; | | the quick and the dead at his appearing in his kingdom; |
| 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort | | 2 Preach the word; be instant in season; those who are out of season, reprove, r |
| with all longsuffering and doctrine. | | ebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. |
| 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after the | | 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after the |
| ir own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; | | ir own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; |
| 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto f | | 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto f |
| ables. | | ables. |
| 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist | | 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist |
| , make full proof of thy ministry. | | , make full proof of thy ministry. |
| 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. | | 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. |
| 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: | | 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: |
| 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, t | | 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, t |
| he righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all | | he righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all |
| them also that love his appearing. | | them also that love his appearing. |
| 9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: | | 9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: |
| 10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed | | 10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed |
| unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. | | unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. |
| 11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitabl | | 11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitabl |
| e to me for the ministry. | | e to me for the ministry. |
| 12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. | | 12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. |
| 13 The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee | | 13 The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee |
| , and the books, but especially the parchments. | | , and the books, but especially the parchments. |
| 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to | | 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to |
| his works: | | his works: |
| 15 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. | | 15 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. |
| 16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God t | | 16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God t |
| hat it may not be laid to their charge. | | hat it may not be laid to their charge. |
| 17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the p | | 17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the p |
| reaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was d | | reaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was d |
| elivered out of the mouth of the lion. | | elivered out of the mouth of the lion. |
| 18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto | | 18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto |
| his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. | | his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. |
| 19 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. | | 19 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. |
| 20 Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick. | | 20 Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick. |
| 21 Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, an | | 21 Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, an |
| d Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren. | | d Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren. |
t | 22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. | t | 22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with you, and grace be with you all. Amen. |
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