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| 2 Timothy | | Paul, an Apostle, of Elohim, by the pleasure, of Elohim, according to the Promise, of Life, which is through Yeshua, the Messiah. To Timothy, my Dear Son, Grace, Mercy, and Peace, from Elohim, the Father, through Yeshua, the Messiah, our Lord. I thank Elohim, whom I serve, as my Forefathers did, with a clear Conscience. As Night, and Day, I constantly remember you, in my Prayers, and I call to Mind, your Tears, I am anxious to see you, so that, I may be filled with joy, by the recollection, which I have by your genuine believing. Which First Lived in your Grandmother, Lois, and in your Mother, Eunice, and I am persuaded now, also Lives in you, for this reason, I remind you to Fan, into Flame, the Power, of Elohim, which is in you, through the Laying on, of my Hands. For Elohim, has not given us the Power, of Fear, but of Power, and of love, and of self discipline, therefore, be not you ashamed, of the Testimony, of our Lord, nor of me, his Prisoner, but endure Evils, in connection with the Gospel, through the Power, of Elohim. Who has Saved us, and Called us, with a Holy Calling, not because of anything we have done, but according to his good pleasure, and his Grace, that was given us, through Yeshua, the Messiah, from Time, before the Ages, and is now made know, by the Resurrection, of our Savior, Yeshua, the Messiah. Who has destroyed Death, and has brought Life, and Immortality, to Light, through the Gospel, of which I am constituted, a Herald, and an Apostle, and a Teacher, of the Gentiles. That is why, I am suffering, as I am, yet, I am not ashamed, because I know whom, I have believed, and am convinced, that Elohim, is able to guard, what I have entrusted to him, for that Day. What you heard from me, keep as the Pattern, of Sound Teaching, with believing, and love, through Yeshua, the Messiah, that good thing, which was Committed to you, keep by the Help, of the Power, which dwells in us.
This you know, that all those in the Province, of Asia, has deserted me, including Phygelus, and Hermogenes. May Elohim bestow Mercy, on the House, of Onesiphorus, for many Times, he refreshed me, and was not ashamed, of the Chains, of my Imprisonment, but also when he came to Rome, he sought for me, with diligence, and found me, may our Lord, grant him, that he may find Mercy, with Elohim, in that Day. You know very well, in how many ways, he Helped me, in Ephesus. You then, my Son, be strong, in the Grace, that is through Yeshua, the Messiah, and the things, you have heard me say, in the presence, of many Witnesses, entrust to reliable Men, who also will be qualified, to Teach others. Endure hardship, with us, like a good Soldier, of Yeshua, the Messiah, no one serving as a Soldier, gets involved, in Civilian Affairs, he wants to please, his Commanding Officer. Similarly, if anyone competes, as an Athlete, he does not receive the Victor's Crown, unless he competes, according to the Rules. The hard working Farmer, should be the First, to receive a share, of the Crops, reflect on what I am saying, for Elohim will give you Insight, into all this. Be Mindful, of Yeshua, the Messiah, that he was Raised, from among, the Dead, who was of the Seed, of David, this is my Gospel, for which I am suffering, even to the point, being Chained, like a Criminal, but Elohim's Word, is not Chained. Therefore I endure everything, for the Elect's sake, that also they, may obtain Life, through Yeshua, the Messiah, with Eternal Glory. This is a True saying, for if we shall have Died, with him, we also shall Live, with him, and if we shall have suffered, we also shall Reign, with him, but if we shall have deny him, he also will deny us, but if we believe not in him, yet he will still remain Faithful, for he cannot deny himself. Keep reminding them, of these things, warn them, before Elohim, against quarreling, about Words, it is of no value, and only ruins those, who listen.
Do your best, to present yourself, to Elohim, as One approved, a workman, who does not need to be ashamed, and who correctly handles, the Word, of Truth. Shun empty, and worthless Words, in which there is no profit, for they very much add, to the wickedness, of those, occupied with them, their Teaching, will spread like Gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus, and Philetus, who have wandered away, from the Truth, they say, that the Gathering Together, has already taken place, thus destroying, the believing of some. Nevertheless, Elohim's Solid Foundation, stands firm, Sealed, with this Inscription. Elohim knows those, who are his, and everyone, who confesses the Name, of our Lord, must turn away from wickedness, but in a great House, there are not only Vessels, of Gold, and of Silver, but also of Wood, and of Earth, some for Formal use, on occasions, of Honor, and others for Service. If therefore, a Man Purifies himself, from these things, he will become like a Vessel, Pure for Honor, worthy, of the Master's use, and ready for every good work. Flee the evil desires, of Youth, and pursue Righteousness, believing, love, and Peace, along with those, who call on our Lord, out of a Pure Mind. Do not have anything to do, with Foolish, and stupid arguments, because you know, they produce quarrels, and Elohim's servant, must not quarrel. Instead, he must be kind, to everyone, able to Teach, not resentful. Those, who oppose him, he must gently instruct, in the Hope, that Elohim will grant them, repentance, leading them, to a Knowledge, of the Truth, and that they, will come to their senses, and escape from the Trap, of Satan, at whose pleasure, they have been held ensnared.
But mark this, there will be terrible Times, in the Last Days, People will be lovers, of themselves, and lovers, of Money, boasters, proud, conceited, Blasphemers, unyielding towards their own People, denyers, of Grace, wicked, False accusers, addicted the lust, brutal, haters, of the Good, treacherous, rash, inflated, attached to pleasure, more than to the love, of Elohim, having a form, of respect for Elohim, but wide from the Power, of Elohim. Them who are such, have nothing to do with, they are the kind, who Worm their way, into Homes, and gain control, over weak willed Women, who are loaded down, with Sins, and are swayed by all kinds, of Evil desires, who are always learning, and can never come to the Knowledge, of the Truth. Now as Jannes, withstood Moses, so also do these, withstand the Truth, Men, whose Mind is corrupted, and far off from the believing, but they will not make progress, for their infatuation, will be understood by everyone, as also theirs, was understood. You however, know all about my Teaching, my way of Life, my purpose, believing, patience, love, endurance, persecutions, sufferings, what kinds of things happened to me, in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, the persecutions I endured, yet, Elohim Rescued me, from all of them. In fact, everyone who wants to Live, in the Fear, of Elohim, through Yeshua, the Messiah, will be persecuted, while Evil Men, and Imposters, will go from bad, to worse, deceiving, and being deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned, and have become convinced of, because you know those, from whom you learned it, because from your childhood, you was taught the Holy Scriptures, which can make you Wise, unto Life, by believing, through Yeshua, the Messiah.
As Scripture, is Elohim Breathed, and is profitable, for Instruction, and for Confutation, and for Correction, and Training, in Righteousness. So that Elohim's People, may be thoroughly Equipped, for every good work, in the presence, of Elohim, who will Judge, the Living, and the Dead. And in view of Yeshua, the Messiah's Appearing, and his Kingdom, I give you this Charge, Proclaim the Word, be prepared in Season, and out of Season, Correct, Rebuke, and Encourage, with great patience, and careful Instruction. For the Time will come, when Men will not put up with Sound Doctrine, instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them, a great Number, of Teachers, to say what their itching Ears, want to hear, and will turn away their Ears, from the Truth, and incline after Fables. But you keep your Head, in all situations, endure hardship, do the work, of an Evangelist, Discharge all the Duties, of your Ministry. For I am already being poured out, like a Drink Offering, and the Time has come, for my departure, I have fought the good fight, I have Finished the Race, I have kept the believing. Henceforth, there is Preserved for me, a Crown, of Righteousness, which Elohim, the Righteous Judge, will give me, at that Day, and not to me only, but also to all those, who have longed for Yeshua's Appearing. Do your best, to come to me quickly, for Demas, because he loved this World, has deserted me, and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus, to Dalmatia, only Luke is with me, get Mark, and bring him with you, for he is useful to me, for the Ministry. I sent Tychicus, to Ephesus, when you come, bring the Cloak, that I left with Carpus, at Troas, and my Scrolls, but especially the Roll, of Parchments. Alexander, the Metalworker, did me a great deal of harm, Elohim will repay him, for what he has done, you too, should be on your guard, against him, because he strongly opposed, our Message. At my First defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me, may it not be held against them, but Elohim stood at my side, and gave me strength, so that, through me, the Message, might be fully Proclaimed, and all the Gentiles, might hear it. And I was delivered, from the Lion's Mouth, Elohim will Rescue me, from every Evil Attack, and will bring me Safely, to his Heavenly Kingdom, to him, be Glory, Forever, and Ever, believe. Greet Priscilla, and Aquila, and their Household, and Onesiphorus. Erastus has remained at Corinth, but I left Trophimus Sick, at the City, of Miletus. Do your best, to get here before Winter. Eubulus Greets you, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the Brothers. Our Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah, be in your Mind. Grace, be with all, of us, believe.
This Letter is Dedicated to the
Memory, of my Teacher.
Victor Paul Wierwille
Always think context.
Robert O. Stone |