diff --git a/56-2TI/02.usfm b/56-2TI/02.usfm index b5aefe0a..86009640 100644 --- a/56-2TI/02.usfm +++ b/56-2TI/02.usfm @@ -39,22 +39,22 @@ for he cannot deny himself." \s5 \v 16 Avoid profane talk, which leads to more and more godlessness. -\v 17 Their word will spread like gangrene, among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus, -\v 18 men who have wandered from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened and upsetting the faith of some. +\v 17 Their word will spread like gangrene, among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus. +\v 18 These are men who have wandered from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already happened. They upset the faith of some. \s5 -\v 19 However, the firm foundation of God stands, having this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his" and "Everyone who names the name of the Lord must depart from unrighteousness." -\v 20 In a wealthy home are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use and some for dishonorable. -\v 21 If someone cleans himself from dishonorable use, he is an honorable vessel, set apart, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work. +\v 19 However, the firm foundation of God stands. It has this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his" and "Everyone who names the name of the Lord must depart from unrighteousness." +\v 20 In a wealthy home, there are not only containers of gold and silver. There are also containers of wood and clay. Some of these are for honorable use, and some for dishonorable. +\v 21 If someone cleans himself from dishonorable use, he is an honorable container. He is set apart, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work. \s5 -\v 22 Flee youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with them who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. -\v 23 But refuse foolish and ignorant questions, knowing they cause arguments. +\v 22 Flee youthful lusts. Pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. +\v 23 But refuse foolish and ignorant questions. You know that they cause arguments. \s5 -\v 24 The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but instead he must be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient, -\v 25 in meekness educating those who oppose him. God may perhaps give them repentance for the knowledge of the truth, -\v 26 and they may regain their senses out of the trap of the devil, having been captured by him for his will. +\v 24 The Lord's servant must not quarrel. Instead he must be gentle toward all, able to teach, and patient. +\v 25 He must in meekness educate those who oppose him. God may perhaps give them repentance for the knowledge of the truth. +\v 26 They may regain their senses out of the trap of the devil, after they have been captured by him for his will.