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.