12. if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us;
13. if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful—he cannot deny himself.
14. Remind people of these things, solemnly urging them before the Lord not to dispute about words. This is in no way beneficial and leads to the ruin of the hearers.
15. Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, a worker having no need to be ashamed, guiding the word of truth along a straight path.
16. But avoid pointless chatter, for it will progress to greater ungodliness,
17. and their message will spread like gangrene, among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
18. who have deviated concerning the truth by saying the resurrection has already taken place, and they are upsetting the faith of some.
19. However, the solid foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “Everyone who names the name of the Lord must abstain from unrighteousness.”
20. Now in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthenware ones, some of which are for honorable use, and some of which are for ordinary use.