2 Timothy 2:7,15,22
2 Timothy 2:1-7 The Message (MSG)
So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ. Pass on what you heard from me—the whole congregation saying Amen!—to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others. When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did. A soldier on duty doesn’t get caught up in making deals at the marketplace. He concentrates on carrying out orders. An athlete who refuses to play by the rules will never get anywhere. It’s the diligent farmer who gets the produce. Think it over. God will make it all plain.
2 Timothy 2:14-18 The Message (MSG)
Repeat these basic essentials over and over to God’s people. Warn them before God against pious nitpicking, which chips away at the faith. It just wears everyone out. Concentrate on doing your best for God, work you won’t be ashamed of, laying out the truth plain and simple. Stay clear of pious talk that is only talk. Words are not mere words, you know. If they’re not backed by a godly life, they accumulate as poison in the soul. Hymenaeus and Philetus are examples, throwing believers off stride and missing the truth by a mile by saying the resurrection is over and done with.
2 Timothy 2:22-26 The Message (MSG)
Run away from childish indulgence. Run after mature righteousness—faith, love, peace—joining those who are in honest and serious prayer before God. Refuse to get involved in inane discussions; they always end up in fights. God’s servant must not be argumentative, but a gentle listener and a teacher who keeps cool, working firmly but patiently with those who refuse to obey. You never know how or when God might sober them up with a change of heart and a turning to the truth, enabling them to escape the Devil’s trap, where they are caught and held captive, forced to run his errands.
2 Timothy 2:7 King James Version (KJV)
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
2 Timothy 2:15 King James Version (KJV)
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:22 King James Version (KJV)
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
2 Timothy 2:7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
2 Timothy 2:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:22 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
2 Timothy 2:7 New Century Version (NCV)
Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will give you the ability to understand everything.
2 Timothy 2:15 New Century Version (NCV)
Make every effort to give yourself to God as the kind of person he will approve. Be a worker who is not ashamed and who uses the true teaching in the right way.
2 Timothy 2:22 New Century Version (NCV)
But run away from the evil desires of youth. Try hard to live right and to have faith, love, and peace, together with those who trust in the Lord from pure hearts.
2 Timothy 2:7 American Standard Version (ASV)
Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.
2 Timothy 2:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:22 American Standard Version (ASV)
But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
2 Timothy 2:7 New International Version (NIV)
Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
2 Timothy 2:15 New International Version (NIV)
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:22 New International Version (NIV)
Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
2 Timothy 2:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
II Timothy 2:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
II Timothy 2:22 New King James Version (NKJV)
Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
2 Timothy 2:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Think over the things I am saying [grasp their application], for the Lord will grant you insight and understanding in everything.
2 Timothy 2:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:22 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Run away from youthful lusts—pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those [believers] who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
2 Timothy 2:7 New Living Translation (NLT)
Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.
2 Timothy 2:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:22 New Living Translation (NLT)
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
2 Timothy 2:7 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Carefully consider all that I’ve taught you, and may our Lord inspire you with wisdom and revelation in everything you say and do.
2 Timothy 2:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Always be eager to present yourself before God as a perfect and mature minister, without shame, as one who correctly explains the Word of Truth.
2 Timothy 2:22 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Run as fast as you can from all the ambitions and lusts of youth; and chase after all that is pure. Whatever builds up your faith and deepens your love must become your holy pursuit. And live in peace with all those who worship our Lord Jesus with pure hearts.
2 Timothy 2:7 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
2 Timothy 2:15 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
