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!

[2:19]  ¹ sn A quotation from Num 16:5.

[2:19]  ² tn Grk “names the name of the Lord.”

[3:14]  ³ tn Grk “but you, continue,” a command.

[3:14]  ⁴ tn Grk “knowing,” giving the reasons for continuing as v. 14 calls for.

[3:14]  ⁵ tn Grk “those from whom you learned.”

[4:7]  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.”