11. Trustworthy is the word: For if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him.
12. If we endure, we shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also shall deny us.
13. If we are not trustworthy, He remains trustworthy, it is impossible for Him to deny Himself.
14. Remind them of this, earnestly witnessing before the Master, not to wage verbal battles – which is useless – to the overthrowing of the hearers.
15. Do your utmost to present yourself approved to Elohim, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling the Word of Truth.
16. But keep away from profane, empty babblings, for they go on to more wickedness,
17. and their word shall eat its way like gangrene. Humenaios and Philetos are of this sort,
18. who have missed the goal concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and overthrow the belief of some.
19. However, the solid foundation of Elohim stands firm, having this seal, “יהוה knows those who are His,” Bem. 16:5 and, “Let everyone who names the Name of Messiah turn away from unrighteous-ness.”
20. But in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some unto value and some unto no value.
21. If, then, anyone cleanses himself from these matters, he shall be a vessel unto value, having been set apart, of good use to the Master, having been prepared for every good work.
22. And flee from the lusts of youth, but pursue righteousness, belief, love, peace with those calling on the Master out of a clean heart.
23. But refuse foolish and stupid questions, knowing that they breed quarrels.
24. And a servant of the Master should not quarrel but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient when wronged,
25. in meekness instructing those who are in opposition, lest somehow Elohim gives them repentance unto a thorough knowledge of the truth,
26. and they come to their senses, out of the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his desire.