Approved and Disapproved Workers
14 Remind them of these things, acharging them before the Lord not to1 strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.
15 aBe diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 But shun profane and1 idle babblings, for they will2 increase to more ungodliness.
17 And their message will spread like cancer. aHymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort,
18 who have strayed concerning the truth, asaying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless athe solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord bknows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of1 Christ depart from iniquity.”
20 But in a great house there are not only avessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.
21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor,1 sanctified and useful for the Master, aprepared for every good work.
22 aFlee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.
24 And aa servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, bable to teach, cpatient,
25 ain humility correcting those who are in opposition, bif God perhaps will grant them repentance, cso that they may know the truth,
26 and that they may come to their senses and aescape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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