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12 If we endure, we will also reign with him;
If we deny him, he will also deny us;
13 If we are faithless, he remains faithful,
    because he cannot deny himself.

Correctly Handle the Word of Truth

14 Remind people of these things, as you solemnly charge them in the presence of God[a] not to fight about words, which does no good and only ruins those who listen.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 2:14 Some witnesses to the text read the Lord.

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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