2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 
2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 

2:2 And the things that thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 
2:2 And the things that thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 

2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 
2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 

2:4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of {this} life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 
2:4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of {this} life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 

2:5 And if a man also striveth for masteries, {yet} is he not crowned, except he striveth lawfully. 
2:5 And if a man also striveth for masteries, {yet} is he not crowned, except he striveth lawfully. 

2:6 The husbandman that laboreth must be first partaker of the fruits. 
2:6 The farmer that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. 

2:7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. 
2:7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. 

2:8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: 
2:8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: 

2:9 In which I suffer trouble, as an evil-doer, {even} to bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 
2:9 In which I suffer trouble, as an evildoer, {even} to bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 

2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 
2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 

2:11 {It is} a faithful saying: For if we are dead with {him}, we shall also live with {him}: 
2:11 {It is} a faithful saying: For if we are dead with {him}, we shall also live with {him}: 

2:12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with {him}: if we deny {him}, he also will deny us: 
2:12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with {him}: if we deny {him}, he also will deny us: 

2:13 If we believe not, {yet} he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. 
2:13 If we believe not, {yet} he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. 

2:14 Of these things put {them} in remembrance, charging {them} before the Lord that they contend not about words to no profit, {but} to the subverting of the hearers. 
2:14 Of these things put {them} in remembrance, charging {them} before the Lord that they contend not about words to no profit, {but} to the subverting of the hearers. 

2:15 Study to show thyself approved to God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 
2:15 Study to show thyself approved to God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 

2:16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness. 
2:16 But shun profane {and} vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness. 

2:17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus; 
2:17 And their word will eat as doth a gangrene: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 

2:18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. 
2:18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. 

2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 
2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 

2:20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor. 
2:20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 

2:21 If a man therefore will cleanse himself from these, he will be a vessel to honor, sanctified and meet for the master's use, {and} prepared to every good work. 
2:21 If a man therefore will cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified, and fit for the master's use, {and} prepared to every good work. 

2:22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 
2:22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 

2:23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they gender contentions. 
2:23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they produce quarrels. 

2:24 And the servant of the Lord must not contend; but be gentle to all {men}, apt to teach, patient, 
2:24 And the servant of the Lord must not quarrel; but be gentle to all {men}, apt to teach, patient, 

2:25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God perhaps will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth: 
2:25 In meekness instructing those that oppose him; if God perhaps will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 

2:26 And {that} they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. 
2:26 And {that} they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.