14 Keep reminding God’s People of these things
(If we Died with Him we will also live with Him).
Warn them before God Against Quarreling about Words;
It is of No Value,
And only Ruins those who Listen.
15 Do your Best to Present yourself to God
As One Approved,
A Worker who does not need to be Ashamed
And who Correctly Handles the Word of Truth.
16 Avoid godless Chatter,
Because those who Indulge in it
Will become more and more Ungodly.
17 Their Teaching will Spread like Gangrene.
Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18 Who have Departed from the Truth.
They say that the Resurrection has already taken place,
And they Destroy the Faith of some.
19 Nevertheless, God’s Solid Foundation Stands Firm,
Sealed with this Inscription;
“THE LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS,” and,
“EVERYONE WHO CONFESSES THE LORD
MUST TURN AWAY FROM WICKEDNESS.”
(2 Timothy 2:14-19, NIV)
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