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2 Timothy 2:14-26 -
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2Tm.2.14-26
2
14
GO ON REMINDING people of this, and adjure them before God to stop disputing about mere words; it does no good, and is the ruin of those who listen.
2
15
Try hard to show yourself worthy of God's approval, as a labourer who need not be ashamed, driving a straight furrow, in your proclamation of the truth.
2
16
Avoid empty and worldly chatter; those who indulge in it will stray further and further into godless courses,
2
17
and the infection of their teaching will spread like a is gangrene.
2
18
Such are Hymenaeus and Philetus; they have shot wide of the truth in saying that our resurrection has already taken place, and are upsetting people's faith.
2
19
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Nu.16.5
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But God has laid a foundation, and it stands firm, with this inscription:
'The Lord knows his own',
and,
'Everyone who takes the Lord's name upon his lips must forsake wickedness.'
2
20
Now in any great house there are not only utensils of gold and silver, but also others of wood or earthenware; the former are valued, the latter held cheap.
2
21
To be among those which are valued and dedicated, a thing of use to the Master of the house, a man must cleanse himself from all those evil things; then he will be fit for any honourable purpose.
2
22
Turn from the wayward impulses of youth, and pursue justice, integrity, love, and peace with all who invoke the Lord in singleness of mind.
2
23
Have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant speculations. You know they breed quarrels,
2
24
and the servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but kindly towards all.
2
25
He should be a good teacher, tolerant, and gentle when discipline is needed for the refractory. The Lord may grant them a change of heart and show them the truth,
2
26
and thus they may come to their senses and escape from the devil's snare, in which they have been caught and held at his will.