2 Timothy 2

1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

1 我儿啊！你要靠着基督耶稣的恩典刚强起来。

2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

2 以前你在许多见证人面前听过我的教导，你要把这些教导传给忠信可靠、能教导他人的人。

3 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

3 你要做基督耶稣的精兵，与我同受苦难。

4 A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

4 当兵的若让其他事务缠身，就不能取悦征召他的上司。

5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

5 同样，参加比赛的人若不遵守比赛规则，就不可能得奖。

6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.

6 辛劳的农夫理当先享受收成。

7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.

7 你要思想我说的话，因为主必使你领悟这一切。

8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,

8 你要切记我所传的福音：耶稣基督是大卫的后裔，祂从死里复活了。

9 for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

9 我为这福音受苦，甚至像犯人一样被囚禁，但上帝的道是囚禁不住的。

10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

10 我为了上帝的选民忍受一切痛苦，使他们可以获得在基督耶稣里的救恩和永远的荣耀。

11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

11 有真实可信的话说： “我们若与基督同死， 就必与祂同活。

12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

12 我们若忍耐到底， 就必与祂一同做王。 我们若不承认祂， 祂也必不承认我们。

13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

13 我们纵然会失信， 祂仍然信实可靠， 因为祂不能否认自己。”

14 Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

14 你要提醒众人这些事，在上帝面前嘱咐他们：不要为言词争辩，因为那对听见的人有害无益。

15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

15 你应当竭力在上帝面前做经得起考验、问心无愧的工人，正确讲解真理之道。

16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

16 要远避一切世俗的空谈，因为好空谈的人只会越来越不敬虔。

17 and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

17 他们讲的话像毒疮越烂越大，许米乃和腓理徒就是例子。

18 who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.

18 他们离经背道，说复活的事已成过去，动摇了一些人的信心。

19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

19 然而，上帝所立的坚实根基屹立不摇，这根基上刻着：“主认识那些属于祂的人” ，“凡承认主名的人都要离弃罪恶。”

20 A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.

20 大户人家不但有金器银器，也有木器瓦器，这些器皿的用途有贵贱之分。

21 So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

21 人若洁身自爱，远离卑贱的事，就必成为圣洁无瑕的贵重器皿，可以被主用来成就各种善事。

22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

22 你要逃避年轻人的邪情私欲，要跟那些以清洁的心求告主的人一同追求公义、信心、仁爱、和平。

23 But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

23 不要参与愚昧无知的辩论，因为你知道这些事只会引起纷争。

24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

24 主的奴仆不可与人争执，总要温和待人，善于教导，心存忍耐。

25 He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

25 要温柔地规劝那些反对的人，也许上帝会赐给他们悔改的心，使他们明白真理，

26 Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.

26 让他们这些被魔鬼掳去、受其摆布的人能够醒悟过来，脱离魔鬼的网罗。