1You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Messiah Yeshua. 2And the things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Messiah Yeshua. 4No soldier on service entangles himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier. 5And if also a man competes in the games, he is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully. 6The farmer who labors must be the first to partake of the fruits. 7Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give you understanding in all things. 8Remember Yeshua Messiah, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel: 9in which I suffer hardship to the point of bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound. 10Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Messiah Yeshua with eternal glory. 11Faithful is the saying: For if we died with him, we shall also live with him: 12if we endure, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: 13if we are faithless, he abides faithful; for he cannot deny himself. 14Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they not quarrel about words, to no profit, to the ruin of those who hear. 15Give diligence to present yourself approved to God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 16But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness, 17and their word will eat as does a gangrene: of whom are Hymenæus and Philetus; 18men who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some. 19However, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, Yehovah knows those who are his: and, Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness. 20Now 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. 21If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel to honor, sanctified, useful for the master’s use, prepared to every good work. 22But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they breed quarrels. 24And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing, 25in meekness correcting those who oppose themselves; if perhaps God may give them repentance to the knowledge of the truth, 26and they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to his will.