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2 TIMOTHY
2 Timothy 1:1-2
This letter is from me, Paul, to you, Timothy.
I thank God that you sincerely believe in Christ Jesus.
So I remind you to do fervently what God has enabled and assigned you to do.
Never be ashamed either of the message or of me, but be willing to endure with me whatever we suffer because we tell the good news.
Many people have turned away from me, but Onesiphorus often cheered me up and was not ashamed of me.
Let God empower you; and entrust the message to loyal/trustworthy people.
Endure with me what we suffer for Christ Jesus.
Remind teachers about the things that I have told you and command them not to quarrel; and be sure that you yourself are the kind of person that God will approve of.
Have nothing to do with godless and foolish talk.
Avoid the bad things that some young people desire to do. Do good instead.
Do not discuss foolish questions but gently instruct those who oppose the true message.
Realize that evil people will cause the last days to be difficult. Avoid such people.
Continue to believe what you have learned and been assured of.
I solemnly command you to preach the true message and do everything that you ought to do.
Do your best to come to me soon.
The Lord will rescue me from everything that is evil and bring me safely to heaven.
Greet my friends there. Your friends here greet you. May the Lord bless you.

© 2008-2017 Ellis W. Deibler, Jr.