MODERN LITERAL VERSION

2:1 Therefore you, my child, be empowered with the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2:2 And the things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, intrust these to faithful men, who will also be competent to teach others.
2:3 Therefore suffer evil treatment as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
2:4 No active soldier entangles himself in the {F} tradeoffs of this life, that* he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.
2:5 And if anyone also contends in the games, he is not crowned, if he has not contended lawfully.
2:6 It is essential first for the farmer who labors to receive of the fruits.
2:7 Perceive the things I am saying; for* the Lord may give you understanding in all things.
2:8 Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from the dead, was born out of the seed of David, according to my good-news;
2:9 in which I am suffering evil treatment, even as far as bonds, like a criminal, but the word of God is not bound.
2:10 Therefore I endure all things because of the chosen, that* they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with everlasting glory.
2:11 Faithful is the saying, For* if we died with him, we will also live together with him:
2:12 if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we are denying him, he will also deny us;
2:13 if we are unfaithful, he is remaining faithful; he is not able to deny himself.

2:14 Remind them of these things, thoroughly testifying before the Lord, that they are not to quarrel over words, which is useful *for nothing, but leads to the catastrophe of those who hear.
2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed worker, {F} cutting-straight the word of truth.
2:16 But avoid profane empty-talk; for* they will progress more in ungodliness,
2:17 and their word will eat-away like gangrene; of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus.
2:18 Men who have deviated concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection has happened already and are perverting the faith of some.
2:19 Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal, ‘The Lord knows those who are his,' {Num. 16:5} and ‘Let everyone who names the name of the Lord withdraw from unrighteousness.' {Is. 26:13}
2:20 Now vessels are not only golden and silver in a great house, but also wooden and clay, and some to honor but others to dishonor.
2:21 Therefore if one cleanses himself from these, he will be a vessel *for honor, having been sanctified and useful to the master, having been prepared *for every good work.
2:22 But flee the youthful lusts; pursue righteousness, faith, love*, and peace, with those who are calling upon the Lord out of a clean heart.
2:23 But renounce foolish and non-instructive debates, knowing that they give-birth to quarrels.
2:24 But it is essential for the Lord's bondservant to not quarrel, but to be mild toward all, skilled in teaching, tolerating it when being mistreated,
2:25 in meekness {F} educating those who are placing themselves in opposition; if maybe God might give them repentance to come to the full knowledge of the truth,
2:26 and they may sober up out of the snare of the Devil, having been caught live by him to his will.
{Footnotes: Please read the Preface. * is our universal footnoting for words contained in the Appendix. These words are NOT the same Greek word as the non-asterisk form; i.e. *for is different from for* is different from for. 2Ti 2:4 OR: occupations of civilian life. 2Ti 2:15- Or: handling correctly. 1Ti 2:25- Or: disciplining OR correcting (an all inclusive word to describe what parents do for their children).}