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12 if we are enduring, we will also reign-with Him; if we shall deny Him, that One also will deny us; 13 if we are faithless[a], that One remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. 14 Be reminding them of these things, solemnly-warning in the sight of God not to battle-about-words for nothing useful[b], to[c] the overthrow[d] of the ones hearing.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 2:13 Or, without faith, unfaithful, unbelieving.
  2. 2 Timothy 2:14 Or, beneficial, profitable. That is, for no useful purpose, goal, result.
  3. 2 Timothy 2:14 Or, tending toward, resulting in.
  4. 2 Timothy 2:14 Or, ruin, destruction.

12 if we endure,
    we will also reign with him.(A)
If we disown him,
    he will also disown us;(B)
13 if we are faithless,
    he remains faithful,(C)
    for he cannot disown himself.

Dealing With False Teachers

14 Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words;(D) it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.

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