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12 if we endure, we will also reign with him;
if we deny him, he will also deny us;(A)
13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful—
he[a] cannot deny himself.(B)

A Worker Approved by God

14 Remind them of this, and warn them before the Lord[b] that they are to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins those who are listening.(C)

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  1. 2.13 Other ancient authorities read for he
  2. 2.14 Other ancient authorities read God

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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