1 You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Messias Yehoshua. 2 The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 3 You therefore must endure hardship, as a good soldier of Messias Yehoshua. 4 No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier. 5 Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules. 6 The farmers who labor must be the first to get a share of the crops. 7 Consider what I say, and may the Master give you understanding in all things.

8 Remember Yehoshua Messias, risen from the dead, of the offspring*or, seed of David, according to my Good News, 9 in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But Elohim’s word isn’t chained. 10 Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones’ sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Messias Yehoshua with eternal glory. 11 This saying is trustworthy:

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

15 Give diligence to present yourself approved by Elohim, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth. 16 But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness, 17 and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18 men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some. 19 However Elohim’s firm foundation stands, having this seal, “The Master knows those who are his,”✡Numbers 16:5 and, “Let every one who names the name of the Master†TR reads “Messias” instead of “the Master” depart from unrighteousness.” 20 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. 21 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.

22 Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Master out of a pure heart. 23 But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife. 24 The Master’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, 25 in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps Elohim may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to his will.