lrsallee_en_ult_2ti_book/2ti/2.json

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"1": "You, therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.",
"2": "And what you have heard from me through many witnesses, entrust these things to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.",
"3": "Suffer together as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.",
"4": "No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the affairs of life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him.",
"5": "Also, if anyone competes, he is not crowned if he has not competed lawfully.",
"6": "The hardworking farmer ought to be first to receive of the crops.",
"7": "Think about what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.",
"8": "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, from the seed of David, according to my gospel,",
"9": "for which I am suffering unto chains like a criminal. But the word of God is not bound.",
"10": "Because of this, I endure all things for the chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.",
"11": "This word is trustworthy:\n\\q\n“For if we died with him, we will also live with him.\n\\q",
"12": "If we endure, we will also reign with him.\n\\q\nIf we deny him, he also will deny us.\n\\q",
"13": "If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful,\n\\q\nfor he is not able to deny himself.”\n\\m",
"14": "Remind them of these things, charging them before God not to battle about words; it is useful for nothing, to the destruction of those who hear. \\f + \\ft Some versions read, \\fqa charging them before the Lord\\fqa*.\\f*",
"15": "Strive to present yourself approved to God, a worker not ashamed, cutting the word of truth straight.",
"16": "But avoid profane empty discussions, for they will advance into greater ungodliness,",
"17": "and their word will have a spreading like gangrene, among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,",
"18": "who have missed the mark regarding the truth, saying the resurrection has already happened, and who are destroying the faith of some.",
"19": "Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his” and “Everyone who names the name of the Lord must abstain from unrighteousness.”",
"20": "Now in a great house, there are not only gold and silver containers, but also wood and clay, and both some for honor and some for dishonor.",
"21": "Therefore, if someone has cleansed himself from these, he will be a container for honor, having been sanctified, useful to the Master, having been prepared for every good work.",
"22": "So flee youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord from a clean heart.",
"23": "But avoid foolish and ignorant questions, knowing that they give birth to battles.",
"24": "But the servant of the Lord must not battle, but be kind toward all, able to teach, patient,",
"25": "in meekness educating those who oppose him. God may perhaps give them repentance for the knowledge of the truth,",
"26": "and they may become sober again from the trap of the devil, having been captured by him for his will.",
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}