2 Timothy 2

Highlighted words differ from the WEB. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

WEB KJV

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WEBYou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
KJVThou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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WEBThe things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same things to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
KJVAnd the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
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WEBYou therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
KJVThou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
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WEBNo soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
KJVNo man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
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WEBAlso, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
KJVAnd if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
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WEBThe farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops.
KJVThe husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
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WEBConsider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
KJVConsider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
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WEBRemember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring of David, according to my Good News,
KJVRemember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
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WEBin which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained.
KJVWhere in I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
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WEBTherefore I endure all things for the chosen ones’ sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
KJVTherefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
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WEBThis saying is trustworthy: “For if we died with him, we will also live with him.
KJVIt is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
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WEBIf we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
KJVIf we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
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WEBIf we are faithless, he remains faithful; for he can’t deny himself.”
KJVIf we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he can not deny himself.
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WEBRemind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord that they don’t argue about words to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
KJVOf these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
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WEBGive diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
KJVStudy to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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WEBBut shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,
KJVBut shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
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WEBand those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus:
KJVAnd their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
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WEBmen who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.
KJVWho concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
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WEBHowever, God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”
KJVNevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
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WEBNow in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor and some for dishonor.
KJVBut in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
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WEBIf anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master’s use, prepared for every good work.
KJVIf a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.
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WEBFlee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
KJVFlee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
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WEBBut refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.
KJVBut foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
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WEBThe Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient,
KJVAnd the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
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WEBin gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
KJVIn meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
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WEBand they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to do his will.
KJVAnd that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

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King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.