THE
SECOND LETTER
OF
PAUL, THE DELEGATE,
TO
TIMOTHEOS.
[WRITTEN FROM ROME, A.D. 65.]
I.—PAUL (Latin:Paulos; little), a Delegate of Yeshua The Anointed, by the will of God, on account of the promise of life, which is by The Anointed Yeshua: to Timotheos, my beloved son: Favor, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from The Anointed Yeshua our Lord.
3.–I give thanks to God whom I serve, (as my forefathers) with a pure conscience, as I have unceasing remember you in my prayers night and day; remembering your tears, I greatly desire to see you, that I may be filled with joy: calling to remembrance also the sincere faith which is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and in your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that it dwells in you also.
6 For this reason I remind you to stir up the spiritual gift of God, which is in you through the imposition of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of timidity; but of power, and of love (agape), and of discipline. Therefore, do be not ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me his prisoner: but jointly suffer for The Good News, according to the power of God; who has saved us, and called us with a holy calling,–not on account of our works; but on account of his own purpose and favor, which was given us through The Anointed Yeshua, before the times of the ages, and is now made clear by the appearing of our Savior Yeshua The Anointed; who has vanquished death, and brought life and incorruptibility to light by The Good News; of which I am appointed a preacher, and an delegate, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12 For this cause I also suffer these things. Nevertheless, I am not ashamed; for I know in whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to preserve what I have committed in trust to him, until that day.
13 Hold (Gk:echo) to the example of wholesome words, which you have heard from me, hold fast with the faith and love (agape) which are in The Anointed Yeshua. Guard the good deposit given to you by the Holy Spirit, who dwells in us.
15 You know this, that all they who are in Asia have turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus; for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: but being in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. May the Lord grant to him to find mercy from the Lord in that day! And you well know how many services he rendered to me in Ephesus.
Chapter 2
II.–Therefore, my son, be strong in the favor which is through The Anointed Yeshua. And the things you have heard from me by many witnesses, these commit in trust to faithful men, who shall be fit also to teach others. Endure evil as a good soldier of Yeshua The Anointed. No man who goes to battle, entangles himself with the occupations of this life, so that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier. And also if one contends in the games, he is not crowned (Gk:stephanos ,wreathe) unless he contends according to the laws. The farmer is to labor, before he partakes of the fruits. Consider what I say; and may the Lord give you understanding in all things!
8 Remember, Yeshua The Anointed, of the seed of David, has been raised from the dead, according to my The Good News; for which I suffer evil as a criminal, even in bonds; but the word of God is not bound. For this cause, I patiently bear all things on account of the chosen; that they may obtain the salvation which is by The Anointed Yeshua with eternal glory.
11 This saying is true, that if we die with him, we shall also live with him: if we suffer patiently, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us. Though we are unfaithful, he remains faithful; for he cannot deny himself.
14 Put them in remembrance of these things; testifying to them in the presence of the Lord, not to fight about words for this is nothing useful and can ruin of the hearers. Strive to exhibit yourself to God an approved workman, not ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But resist profane empty babblings, for they will increase more ungodliness. And their word will eat as a gangrene: of whom are Hymeneus and Philetus; who, concerning the truth, have erred, affirming that the resurrection has already happened; and who subvert the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless, the foundation of God stands firm, having this inscription, The Lord has made known those who are his:–and, Let everyone who names the name of The Anointed, depart from iniquity. But, in a great house, there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earthen ware; some to honor, and some to dishonor. If, then, a man will cleanse himself from these, he will be a vessel appointed to honor, sanctified, and very profitable for the master’s use, prepared for every good work.
22 Flee, therefore, youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love (agape), and peace with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Moreover, reject foolish and ignorant questions , knowing that they bring forth quarrels; and the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but gentle towards all men, able to teach, patiently bearing evil; in humility instructing those who set themselves in opposition; if, by any means, God will give them reformation to the acknowledgment of truth; and they may awake up out of the snare of The Accuser, who are taken captive by him at his will.
Chapter 3
III.–This also know, that in latter days perilous times will come. For men will be self lovers (gk:philautos, love of self), money-lovers (Gk:philarguros love of silver), boasters, proud, evil speakers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, without natural affection, truce-breakers, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, haters of good men, traitors, reckless, puffed up, lovers of pleasures (Gk:philedonos, love of pleasure) more than lovers of God (Gk:philotheos, love of God); having a form of godliness, but denying the power of it. Now, from these turn away. Of these are those who go into houses and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away by various lusts; always learning, but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now, in the manner that Yaakob and Jambres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth; men wholly corrupted in mind, rejected as to the faith. However, they shall not proceed further; for their foolishness shall be very plain to all, as theirs also was.
10 But you have fully known my teaching, my manner of life, purpose, faith, humility, love (agape), patience, persecutions, sufferings, such as came upon me in Antioch, in Iconium, in Lystra: such persecutions I endured; but out of them all the Lord delivered me. And all, who will live godly in The Anointed Yeshua, shall be persecuted: but wicked men and imposters will grow worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. In the mean time, continue in the things which you have learned, and with which you have been entrusted, knowing from whom you have learned them; and, that from a child you have known the sacred scriptures, which are able to make you wise to salvation, by the faith which is in The Anointed Yeshua.
16 All scripture (Grk: the writing), is God-breathed, and is profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be complete–completely outfitted for every good work.
Chapter 4
IV.–I charge you, in the presence of God, and of Yeshua The Anointed, who will judge the living and the dead, at his appearing in his kingdom: proclaim the word, be ready in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and teaching. For there will be a time, when they will not endure wholesome teaching; but having itching ears, they will, according to their own lusts, heap up to themselves teachers: and they will, turn away their ears from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. But for you watch at all times; endure evil treatment; do the work of a Preacher of Good News; and fully perform your ministry.
6 For I am shortly to be poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have continued faithful: from now on there is laid up for me a crown (Gk:stephanos wreathe ) of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will deliver to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who love (agape) his appearing.
9 Endeavor to come to me soon; for Demas, having loved (agape) the present world, has forsaken me, and is gone to Thessalonica; Crescens into Galatia, and Titus into Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Take Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me in service. But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. The cloak which I left at Troas with Carpus, bring when you come, and the books, especially the parchments. Alexander, the coppersmith, has done me many evil things; the Lord will reward him according to his works: of whom beware, for he has greatly opposed our words.
16 At my first answer, no one appeared with me, but all deserted me. May it not be laid against them! However, the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the proclamation might be fully declared, and all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and preserve me to his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the family of Onesiphorus. Erastus is at Corinth; but Trophimus I left at Miletus sick. Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren. The Lord Yeshua The Anointed be with your spirit. Favor be with you.