2 Timothy 2:1
American King James You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
American Standard Version Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
King James Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
World English Bible You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:2
American King James And the things that you have heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit you to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
American Standard Version And the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
King James And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
World English Bible 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.
2 Timothy 2:3
American King James You therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
American Standard Version Suffer hardship with `me', as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
King James Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
World English Bible You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:4
American King James No man that wars entangles himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier.
American Standard Version No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of `this' life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
King James No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
World English Bible No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
2 Timothy 2:5
American King James And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
American Standard Version And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowded, except he have contended lawfully.
King James And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
World English Bible Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
2 Timothy 2:6
American King James The farmer that labors must be first partaker of the fruits.
American Standard Version The husbandmen that laboreth must be the first to partake of the fruits.
King James The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
World English Bible The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops.
2 Timothy 2:7
American King James Consider what I say; and the Lord give you understanding in all things.
American Standard Version Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.
King James Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
World English Bible Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
2 Timothy 2:8
American King James Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
American Standard Version Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel:
King James Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
World English Bible Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring of David, according to my Good News,
2 Timothy 2:9
American King James Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even to bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
American Standard Version wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.
King James Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
World English Bible in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained.
2 Timothy 2:10
American King James Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
American Standard Version Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
King James Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
World English Bible 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.
2 Timothy 2:11
American King James It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
American Standard Version Faithful is the saying: For if we died with him, we shall also live with him:
King James It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
World English Bible This saying is trustworthy: “For if we died with him, we will also live with him.
2 Timothy 2:12
American King James If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
American Standard Version if we endure, we shall also reign with him: if we shall deny him, he also will deny us:
King James If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
World English Bible If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
2 Timothy 2:13
American King James If we believe not, yet he stays faithful: he cannot deny himself.
American Standard Version if we are faithless, he abideth faithful; for he cannot deny himself.
King James If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
World English Bible If we are faithless, he remains faithful; for he can’t deny himself.”
2 Timothy 2:14
American King James Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
American Standard Version Of these things put them in remembrance, charging `them' in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear.
King James Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
World English Bible 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.
2 Timothy 2:15
American King James Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
American Standard Version Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.
King James Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
World English Bible Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
2 Timothy 2:16
American King James But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness.
American Standard Version But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
King James But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
World English Bible But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,
2 Timothy 2:17
American King James And their word will eat as does a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
American Standard Version and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: or whom is Hymenaeus an Philetus;
King James And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
World English Bible and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus:
2 Timothy 2:18
American King James Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
American Standard Version men who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some.
King James Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
World English Bible men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.
2 Timothy 2:19
American King James Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
American Standard Version Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.
King James Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
World English Bible 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.”
2 Timothy 2:20
American King James But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor.
American Standard Version Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some unto honor, and some unto dishonor.
King James But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
World English Bible 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.
2 Timothy 2:21
American King James If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel to honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared to every good work.
American Standard Version If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, meet for the master's use, prepared unto every good work.
King James If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
World English Bible 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.
2 Timothy 2:22
American King James Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
American Standard Version after righteousness, faith, love, pace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
King James Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
World English Bible Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
2 Timothy 2:23
American King James But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do engender strifes.
American Standard Version But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.
King James But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
World English Bible But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.
2 Timothy 2:24
American King James And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle to all men, apt to teach, patient,
American Standard Version And the Lord's servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,
King James And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
World English Bible The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient,
2 Timothy 2:25
American King James In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
American Standard Version in meekness correcting them that oppose themselves; if peradventure God may give them repentance unto the knowledge of the truth,
King James In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
World English Bible in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
2 Timothy 2:26
American King James And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
American Standard Version and they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him unto his will.
King James And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
World English Bible and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to do his will.