2 Timothy 2:19

2:19 However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” ¹  and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord ²  must turn away from evil.”

2 Timothy 3:14

3:14 You, however, must continue ³  in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know ⁴  who taught you ⁵ 

2 Timothy 4:7

4:7 I have competed well; ⁶  I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!

¹ sn A quotation from Num 16:5.

² tn Grk “names the name of the Lord.”

³ tn Grk “but you, continue,” a command.

⁴ tn Grk “knowing,” giving the reasons for continuing as v. 14 calls for.

⁵ tn Grk “those from whom you learned.”

⁵ sn The expression I have competed well (Grk “I have competed the good competition”) uses words that may refer to a race or to a boxing or wrestling match: “run the good race” or “fight the good fight.” The similar phrase in 1 Tim 1:18 uses a military picture and is more literally “war the good warfare.”