2 Timothy 1:6

1:6 Because of this I remind you to rekindle God’s gift that you possess ¹  through the laying on of my hands.

2 Timothy 2:2

2:2 And entrust what you heard me say ²  in the presence of many others as witnesses ³  to faithful people ⁴  who will be competent ⁵  to teach others as well.

2 Timothy 2:20-21

2:20 Now in a wealthy home ⁶  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. ⁷  2:21 So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, ⁸  he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:6

3:6 For some of these insinuate themselves ⁹  into households and captivate weak women ¹⁰  who are overwhelmed with sins and led along by various passions.

2 Timothy 3:9

3:9 But they will not go much further, ¹¹  for their foolishness will be obvious to everyone, just like it was with Jannes and Jambres. ¹² 

2 Timothy 4:3

4:3 For there will be a time when people ¹³  will not tolerate sound teaching. Instead, following their own desires, ¹⁴  they will accumulate teachers for themselves, because they have an insatiable curiosity to hear new things. ¹⁵ 

[1:6]  ¹ tn Grk “that is in you.”

[2:2]  ² tn Grk “what you heard from me” (cf. 1:13).

[2:2]  ³ tn Grk “through many witnesses.” The “through” is used here to show attendant circumstances: “accompanied by,” “in the presence of.”

[2:2]  ⁴ tn Grk “faithful men”; but here ἀνθρώποις (anqrwpoi") is generic, referring to both men and women.

[2:2]  ⁵ tn Or “able” (see Paul’s use of this word in regard to ministry in 2 Cor 2:16; 3:5-6).

[2:20]  ³ tn Grk “a great house.”

[2:20]  ⁴ tn Grk “for dishonor,” probably referring to vessels used for refuse or excrement.

[2:21]  ⁴ tn Grk “from these,” alluding to the errors and deeds of the false teachers described in vv. 14-19.

[3:6]  ⁵ tn Grk “For from these are those who sneak.”

[3:6]  ⁶ tn Or “silly women.”

[3:9]  ⁶ tn Grk “for they will not progress any more.”

[3:9]  ⁷ tn Grk “as theirs came to be,” referring to the foolishness of Jannes and Jambres. The referent of “theirs” (Jannes and Jambres) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[4:3]  ⁷ tn Grk “they”; the referent (the people in that future time) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[4:3]  ⁸ tn Grk “in accord with.”

[4:3]  ⁹ tn Grk “having an itching in regard to hearing,” “having itching ears.”