2 Timothy · Modern Greek Bible: Vamvas (1850)
2 Timothy 2 Modern Greek Bible: Vamvas (1850)
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Notes on this text (2)
- The Old Testament is translated from the Hebrew, not from the Septuagint read in the Orthodox Church; there are no deuterocanonical books.
- Katharevousa (learned 19th-century Greek), as in the CrossWire module (text from theword.gr).
1 Συ λοιπόν, τέκνον μου, ενδυναμού διά της χάριτος της εν Χριστώ Ιησού,
1 You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 και όσα ήκουσας παρ' εμού διά πολλών μαρτύρων, ταύτα παράδος εις πιστούς ανθρώπους, οίτινες θέλουσιν είσθαι ικανοί και άλλους να διδάξωσι.
2 The 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.
3 Συ λοιπόν κακοπάθησον ως καλός στρατιώτης Ιησού Χριστού.
3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 Ουδείς στρατευόμενος εμπλέκεται εις τας βιωτικάς υποθέσεις, διά να αρέση εις τον στρατολογήσαντα.
4 No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
5 Εάν δε και αγωνίζηταί τις, δεν στεφανούται, εάν νομίμως δεν αγωνισθή.
5 Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
6 Ο κοπιάζων γεωργός πρέπει πρώτος να μεταλαμβάνη από των καρπών.
6 The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops.
7 Εννόει εκείνα τα οποία λέγω· είθε δε να σοι δώση ο Κύριος σύνεσιν εις πάντα.
7 Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
8 Ενθυμού τον εκ σπέρματος Δαβίδ Ιησούν Χριστόν, τον αναστάντα εκ νεκρών, κατά το ευαγγέλιόν μου.
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring of David, according to my Good News,
9 Διά το οποίον κακοπαθώ μέχρι δεσμών ως κακούργος· αλλ' ο λόγος του Θεού δεν δεσμεύεται.
9 in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained.
10 Διά τούτο πάντα υπομένω διά τους εκλεκτούς, διά να απολαύσωσι και αυτοί την σωτηρίαν την εν Χριστώ Ιησού μετά δόξης αιωνίου.
10 Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones’ sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11 Πιστός ο λόγος· διότι εάν συναπεθάνομεν, θέλομεν και συζήσει·
11 This saying is trustworthy: “For if we died with him, we will also live with him.
12 εάν υπομένωμεν, θέλομεν και συμβασιλεύσει· εάν αρνώμεθα αυτόν, και εκείνος θέλει αρνηθή ημάς·
12 If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
13 εάν απιστώμεν, εκείνος μένει πιστός· να αρνηθή εαυτόν δεν δύναται.
13 If we are faithless, he remains faithful; for he can’t deny himself.”
14 Ταύτα υπενθύμιζε, διαμαρτυρόμενος ενώπιον του Κυρίου να μη λογομαχώσι, το οποίον δεν είναι εις ουδέν χρήσιμον, αλλά φέρει καταστροφήν των ακουόντων.
14 Remind 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.
15 Σπούδασον να παραστήσης σεαυτόν δόκιμον εις τον Θεόν, εργάτην ανεπαίσχυντον, ορθοτομούντα τον λόγον της αληθείας.
15 Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
16 Τας δε βεβήλους ματαιοφωνίας φεύγε· διότι θέλουσι προχωρήσει εις πλειοτέραν ασέβειαν,
16 But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,
17 και ο λόγος αυτών θέλει κατατρώγει ως γάγγραινα· εκ των οποίων είναι ο Υμέναιος και ο Φιλητός,
17 and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus:
18 οίτινες απεπλανήθησαν από της αληθείας, λέγοντες ότι έγεινεν ήδη η ανάστασις, και ανατρέπουσι την πίστιν τινών.
18 men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.
19 Το στερεόν όμως θεμέλιον του Θεού μένει, έχον την σφραγίδα ταύτην· Γνωρίζει ο Κύριος τους όντας αυτού, καί· Ας απομακρυνθή από της αδικίας πας όστις ονομάζει το όνομα του Κυρίου.
19 However, 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.”
20 Εν μεγάλη δε οικία δεν είναι μόνον σκεύη χρυσά και αργυρά, αλλά και ξύλινα και οστράκινα, και άλλα μεν προς χρήσιν τιμίαν, άλλα δε προς άτιμον.
20 Now 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.
21 Εάν λοιπόν καθαρίση τις εαυτόν από τούτων, θέλει είσθαι σκεύος τιμίας χρήσεως, ηγιασμένον και εύχρηστον εις τον δεσπότην, ητοιμασμένον εις παν έργον αγαθόν.
21 If 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.
22 Τας δε νεανικάς επιθυμίας φεύγε και ζήτει την δικαιοσύνην, την πίστιν, την αγάπην, την ειρήνην μετά των επικαλουμένων τον Κύριον εκ καθαράς καρδίας.
22 Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23 Τας δε μωράς και απαιδεύτους φιλονεικίας παραιτού, εξεύρων ότι γεννώσι μάχας·
23 But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.
24 ο δε δούλος του Κυρίου δεν πρέπει να μάχηται, αλλά να ήναι πράος προς πάντας, διδακτικός, ανεξίκακος,
24 The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient,
25 διδάσκων μετά πραότητος τους αντιφρονούντας, μήποτε δώση εις αυτούς ο Θεός μετάνοιαν, ώστε να γνωρίσωσι την αλήθειαν,
25 in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
26 και να ανανήψωσιν από της παγίδος του διαβόλου, υπό του οποίου είναι πεπαγιδευμένοι εις το θέλημα εκείνου.
26 and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to do his will.
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Hymenaeus
A man who shipwrecked his faith; Paul handed him over to Satan to learn not to blaspheme, and he taught that the resurrection had already happened.
Cited in the guide: 1 Timothy 1:20; 2 Timothy 2:17
Philetus
Named with Hymenaeus as one whose teaching spreads like gangrene, claiming the resurrection had already happened.
Cited in the guide: 2 Timothy 2:17
Cross references (26)
Related passages for each verse, from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as collected and ranked by readers at OpenBible.info.
- 1 2 Corinthians 12:9–10; 2 Timothy 1:7; Ephesians 6:10; Philippians 4:13; 1 Corinthians 16:13
- 2 2 Timothy 1:13–14; 1 Timothy 4:6; 1 Timothy 6:12; Malachi 2:7; Titus 1:5–9
- 3 Hebrews 12:2–3; James 1:12; 2 Timothy 4:5; 2 Timothy 1:8; Ephesians 6:11–18
- 4 1 Thessalonians 2:4; Luke 8:14; 2 Peter 2:20; 1 Corinthians 7:22–23; 1 Corinthians 9:25–26
- 5 1 Corinthians 9:24–27; Revelation 3:11; 2 Timothy 4:7–8; James 1:12; Colossians 1:29
- 6 Hebrews 10:36; 1 Corinthians 9:7–11; 1 Corinthians 3:6–9; John 4:35–38; Luke 10:2
- 7 James 1:5; 1 John 5:20; Genesis 41:38–39; Luke 24:45; Ephesians 1:17–18
- 8 Acts 2:24; Romans 2:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:14; 1 Corinthians 15:11–20; Matthew 1:1
- 9 Acts 28:31; Philippians 1:7; 2 Timothy 1:8; Ephesians 6:19–20; Colossians 4:3
- 10 1 Peter 5:10; Colossians 1:24; 2 Corinthians 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:3; Colossians 1:27
- 11 Romans 6:8; Colossians 3:3–4; Romans 6:5; 1 Timothy 1:15; 2 Corinthians 4:10
- 12 Romans 8:17; Matthew 10:33; Revelation 20:4; Luke 12:9; Revelation 20:6
- 13 Numbers 23:19; Romans 3:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; Titus 1:2
- 14 Titus 3:9–11; 2 Timothy 2:23; 2 Timothy 4:1; Romans 14:1; 1 Timothy 5:21
- 15 1 Thessalonians 2:4; 2 Peter 1:10; 1 Timothy 4:6; 2 Corinthians 10:18; 2 Corinthians 5:9
- 16 Titus 3:9; 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 2:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:7–8; Titus 1:14
- 17 1 Timothy 1:20; Nahum 3:15; James 5:3
- 18 1 Corinthians 15:12; 1 Timothy 1:19; Hebrews 3:10; 1 Timothy 6:10; Matthew 22:29
- 19 John 10:14; 1 Corinthians 8:3; Nahum 1:7; 1 John 3:7–10; Numbers 16:5
- 20 Romans 9:21–23; 1 Peter 2:5; 1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Corinthians 3:9; Ezra 1:6
- 21 Ephesians 2:10; 2 Timothy 3:17; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Psalm 119:9; 1 Peter 1:22
- 22 1 Peter 2:11; 1 Peter 3:11; 1 Corinthians 6:18; 1 Timothy 6:11; Psalm 119:9
- 23 2 Timothy 2:14; Titus 3:9; 1 Timothy 4:7; 1 Timothy 6:4–5; 1 Timothy 1:4
- 24 Titus 3:2; James 1:19–20; Titus 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 2:7; 1 Timothy 3:2–3
- 25 Acts 11:18; Galatians 6:1; 1 Timothy 2:4; 1 John 5:16; Acts 8:22
- 26 1 Timothy 3:7; Isaiah 49:25–26; Psalm 124:7; Colossians 1:13; Isaiah 42:6–7
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What the Fathers said
Passages from the Church Fathers that expound or quote this chapter, verbatim from the public-domain Schaff edition (19th-century English translations).
How these were chosen
“Commentary” is the opening of a homily or exposition on this chapter (John Chrysostom’s homilies, Augustine’s tractates, sermons and expositions of the Psalms). “Quotes” are sentences where the edition’s own footnotes identify a quotation of a verse here, kept only when the wording matches the verse. Only works whose authorship is not in doubt are used. Psalms follow the Hebrew/English numbering (Augustine numbers them as the Septuagint does: his Psalm 50 is Psalm 51 here).
The young sailor at sea is inspired with great confidence, if the Master of the ship has been preserved in a shipwreck. For he will not consider that it is from his inexperience that he is exposed to the storm, but from the nature of things; and this has no little effect upon his mind.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 13 (1889)
But those surgings in me required to find him at full leisure, that I might pour them out to him, but never were they able to find him so; and I heard him, indeed, every Lord's day, "rightly dividing the word of truth" among the people; and I was all the more convinced that all those knots of crafty calumnies, …
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 1 (1886)
… discourses with us, both in the Old Testament, and in the New; in the one saying, "O my people, what have I done unto thee?" in the other, "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me." And Paul too bids, "In meekness instruct those that oppose themselves." And Christ again, when His disciples had come to Him, requiring fire to come down …
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)
Paul also saith, Remember Jesus Christ raised from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my Gospel: and in the beginning of the Epistle to the Romans he saith, Which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 7 (1894)
… but rather of the succour rendered "in the power of his might." For He Himself has bound the strong man and spoiled his goods, that is, us men, whom our enemy had abused in every evil activity, and made "vessels meet for the Master's use" us who have been perfected for every work through the making ready of that part …
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 8 (1895)