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Text -- 2 Timothy 2:13-26 (NET)
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2:13 If we are unfaithful , he remains faithful , since he cannot deny himself .
Dealing with False Teachers
2:14 Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words . This is of no benefit ; it just brings ruin on those who listen .
2:15 Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed , teaching the message of truth accurately .
2:16 But avoid profane chatter , because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness ,
2:17 and their message will spread its infection like gangrene . Hymenaeus and Philetus are in this group .
2:18 They have strayed from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already occurred , and they are undermining some people’s faith .
2:19 However , God’s solid foundation remains standing , bearing this seal : “The Lord knows those who are his ,” and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil .”
2:20 Now in a wealthy home there are not only gold and silver vessels , but also ones made of wood and of clay , and some are for honorable use , but others for ignoble use .
2:21 So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior , he will be a vessel for honorable use , set apart , useful for the Master , prepared for every good work .
2:22 But keep away from youthful passions , and pursue righteousness , faithfulness , love , and peace , in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart .
2:23 But reject foolish and ignorant controversies , because you know they breed infighting .
2:24 And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all , an apt teacher , patient ,
2:25 correcting opponents with gentleness . Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth
2:26 and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will .
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NET Notes: 2Ti 2:13 If we are unfaithful…he cannot deny himself. This could be (1) a word of warning (The Lord will exact punishment; he cannot deny his holiness) o...
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NET Notes: 2Ti 2:15 Accurately is a figure of speech that literally means something like “cutting a straight road.” In regard to the message of truth, it mean...
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NET Notes: 2Ti 2:17 Grk “of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus.” Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, this last clause has been made a new...
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NET Notes: 2Ti 2:21 Grk “from these,” alluding to the errors and deeds of the false teachers described in vv. 14-19.
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NET Notes: 2Ti 2:22 In company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart alludes to the value of the community of believers for the development of Christian virt...
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NET Notes: 2Ti 2:23 Or “fights,” although this could suggest weapons and blows, whereas in the present context this is not the primary focus. Although “...
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NET Notes: 2Ti 2:24 Grk “must not fight” or “must not quarrel.” The Greek verb is related to the noun translated “infighting” in v. 23...
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