The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy

⭑ Douay-Rheims :: World English Bible Catholic ⭑

- Chapter 2 -

(Hebrews 12:1–3)

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus:

And the things which thou hast heard of me by many witnesses, the same commend to faithful men, who shall be fit to teach others also.

Labour as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

No man, being a soldier to God, entangleth himself with secular businesses; that he may please him to whom he hath engaged himself.

For he also that striveth for the mastery, is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

The husbandman, that laboureth, must first partake of the fruits.

Understand what I say: for the Lord will give thee in all things understanding.

Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ is risen again from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel.

Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evildoer; but the word of God is not bound.

Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory.

A faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall live also with him.

If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.

If we believe not, he continueth faithful, he can not deny himself.

The Lord’s Approved Workman

Of these things put them in mind, charging them before the Lord. Contend not in words, for it is to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

Carefully study to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they grow much towards ungodliness.

And their speech spreadeth like a canker: of whom are Hymeneus and Philetus:

Who have erred from the truth, saying, that the resurrection is past already, and have subverted the faith of some.

But the sure foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal: the Lord knoweth who are his; and let every one depart from iniquity who nameth the name of the Lord.

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and earth: and some indeed unto honour, but some unto dishonour.

If any man therefore shall cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified and profitable to the Lord, prepared unto every good work.

But flee thou youthful desires, and pursue justice, faith, charity, and peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

And avoid foolish and unlearned questions, knowing that they beget strifes.

But the servant of the Lord must not wrangle: but be mild towards all men, apt to teach, patient,

With modesty admonishing them that resist the truth: if peradventure God may give them repentance to know the truth,

And they may recover themselves from the snares of the devil, by whom they are held captive at his will.

(Hebrews 12:1–3)

You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same things to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.

The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops.

Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring(a) of David, according to my Good News,

in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained.

Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones’ sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

This saying is trustworthy: “For if we died with him, we will also live with him.

If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.

If we are faithless, he remains faithful; for he can’t deny himself.”

The Lord’s Approved Workman

Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord that they don’t argue about words to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,

and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus:

men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.

However, God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,”(b) and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord (c) depart from unrighteousness.”

Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor and some for dishonor.

If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master’s use, prepared for every good work.

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient,

in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to do his will.

Footnotes

(a)2:8 or, seed

(b)2:19 ℘ Numbers 16:5