To: ALL
WHO HAVE EARS TO HEAR
From;
GOD THE FATHER, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST HIS SON and Ministered through the
HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD, The Helper, that He may be with you forever. [John
14:16]
Subject:
MY WORD
2 Timothy 2:1–9 (AMP) 1 SO YOU, my
son, be strong (strengthened inwardly) in the grace (spiritual blessing) that
is [to be found only] in Christ Jesus. 2 And the [instructions]
which you have heard from me along with many witnesses, transmit and
entrust [as a deposit] to reliable and faithful men who will be
competent and qualified to teach others also. 3 Take [with
me] your share of the hardships and suffering [which you are called to
endure] as a good (first-class) soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No
soldier when in service gets entangled in the enterprises of [civilian] life;
his aim is to satisfy and please the one who enlisted him. 5 And
if anyone enters competitive games, he is not crowned unless he competes
lawfully (fairly, according to the rules laid down). 6 [It is] the
hard-working farmer [who labors to produce] who must be the first partaker of
the fruits. 7 Think over these things I am saying [understand them
and grasp their application], for the
Lord will grant you full insight and understanding in everything. 8
Constantly keep in mind Jesus Christ (the Messiah) [as] risen from the dead,
[as the prophesied King] descended from David, according to the good news (the
Gospel) that I preach. 9 For that [Gospel] I am suffering affliction
and even wearing chains like a criminal. But the Word of God is not
chained or imprisoned!
2 Timothy 2:15–16 (The Living Bible) 15 Work hard so God can say to you, “Well done.” Be a good workman,
one who does not need to be ashamed when God examines your work. Know what his Word says and means. 16
Steer clear of foolish discussions that lead people into the sin of anger with
each other.
2 Timothy 2:15–16 (AMP) 15 Study and be
eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by
trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and
accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of
Truth. 16 But avoid all empty (vain, useless, idle) talk, for it
will lead people into more and more ungodliness.
2 Timothy 2:15–16 (ESV) 15 Do your best to
present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be
ashamed, rightly handling the word of
truth. 16 But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people
into more and more ungodliness,
2 Timothy 2:15–16 (CJB) 15 Do all you can to present yourself to God as someone worthy of his
approval, as a worker with no need to be ashamed, because he deals straightforwardly with the Word of the Truth. 16
But keep away from godless babbling, for those who engage in it will only
become more ungodly,
2 Timothy 2:19–22 (CJB) 19 Nevertheless, God’s
firm foundation stands, stamped with these words: “The Lord knows his own,”
and, “Let everyone who claims he belongs to the Lord stand apart from
wrongdoing.” 20 In a large house there are dishes and pots not
only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. That is, some are meant for
honorable use and some for dishonorable. 21 If a person keeps
himself free of defilement by the latter, he will be a vessel set aside for
honorable use by the master of the house and ready for every kind of good work.
22 So, flee the passions of youth; and, along with those who call on
the Lord from a pure heart, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love and peace.
2 Timothy 2:19–22 (The Living Bible) 19 But
God’s truth stands firm like a great rock, and nothing can shake it. It is a
foundation stone with these words written on it: “The Lord knows those who are
really his,” and “A person who calls himself a Christian should not be doing
things that are wrong.” 20 In a wealthy home there are dishes made
of gold and silver as well as some made from wood and clay. The expensive
dishes are used for guests, and the cheap ones are used in the kitchen or to
put garbage in. 21 If you stay away from sin you will be like one of
these dishes made of purest gold—the very best in the house—so that Christ
himself can use you for his highest purposes. 22 Run from anything
that gives you the evil thoughts that young men often have, but stay close to anything
that makes you want to do right. Have
faith and love, and enjoy the companionship of those who love the Lord and have
pure hearts.
[Please
Note: Always Read the Word of God in
Context asking the Holy Spirit of the Living God to give you the
interpretation. 2 Peter 1:16–21 (Williams)
16 For it was not mere
stories of fancy that we followed when we told you of the power and coming of
our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17
For when He received such honor and glory from God the Father, when from the
majestic glory there was borne to Him a voice like this, “This is my Son, my
Beloved, in whom I take delight.” 18 we heard this voice ourselves
borne from heaven while we were with Him on that sacred mountain. 19
So we have the message of the prophets more certainly guaranteed. Please pay attention to this message as to a
lamp that is shining in a dismal place, until the day dawns and the morning
star rises in your hearts; 20 because you recognize this truth above
all else, that no prophecy in Scripture is to be interpreted by one’s own mind,
21 for no prophecy has ever yet originated in man’s will, but men
who were led by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.]
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