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But the word of God cannot be chained! <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. <A name="12"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>This is a trustworthy saying: <p class="indent1stline"> If we died with Him, <p class="indent2"> we will also live with Him; <A name="13"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>if we endure, <p class="indent2"> we will also reign with Him; <p class="indent1"> if we deny Him, <p class="indent2"> He will also deny us; <A name="14"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>if we are faithless, <p class="indent2"> He remains faithful, <p class="indent2"> for He cannot deny Himself. <A name="15"></a><p class="hdg">The Lord’s Approved Workman<p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">a</a></span> to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin. <A name="16"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. <A name="17"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness, <A name="18"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, <A name="19"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some. <A name="20"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,”<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">b</a></span> and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.” <A name="21"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use. <A name="22"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit,<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">c</a></span> he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work. <A name="23"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. <A name="24"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling. <A name="25"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. <A name="26"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.</p><A name="fn"></a><div id="fnlink"><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:</b><br><br><span class="fnverse">14</span> <span class="footnotesbot">a</span> SBL, BYZ, and TR <i>the Lord</i><br><span class="fnverse">19</span> <span class="footnotesbot">b</span> <a href="../numbers/16.htm#5">Numbers 16:5</a> (see also LXX)<br><span class="fnverse">21</span> <span class="footnotesbot">c</span> Literally <i>cleanses himself of these</i><br><br /></div><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href=http://bereanbible.com>Berean Standard Bible (BSB)</a> printed 2016, 2020, 2022, 2025 by <a href=http://biblehub.com>Bible Hub</a> and <a href=http://berean.bible>Berean.Bible</a>. 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