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Bible Reading for December 21
2 Timothy 1
[1] Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the
promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, [2] To Timothy, my dearly beloved
son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
[3] I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that
without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; [4]
Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled
with joy;
[5] When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which
dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded
that in thee also.
[6] Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God,
which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. [7] For God hath not given us
the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
[8] Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his
prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to
the power of God;
[9] Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to
our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in
Christ Jesus before the world began, [10] But is now made manifest by the
appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath
brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
[11] Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the
Gentiles.
[12] For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not
ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to
keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. [13] Hold fast the
form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is
in Christ Jesus. [14] That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by
the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
[15] This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from
me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. [16] The Lord give mercy unto the
house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my
chain: [17] But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and
found me.
[18] The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day:
and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very
well.
2 Timothy 2
[1] Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
[2] 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. [3] Thou
therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. [4] 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. [5] And if a man also strive for
masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
[6] The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. [7]
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. [8]
Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead
according to my gospel:
[9] Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word
of God is not bound.
[10] 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. [11] It is a
faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
[12] If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will
deny us:
[13] If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. [14]
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.
[15] Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be
ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. [16] But shun profane and vain
babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
[17] And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and
Philetus;
[18] Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past
already; and overthrow the faith of some. [19] 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.
[20] 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. [21]
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.
[22] Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity,
peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. [23] But foolish
and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
[24] And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men,
apt to teach, patient,
[25] In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure
will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; [26] And that
they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken
captive by him at his will.
2 Timothy 3
[1] This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. [2] For
men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud,
blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, [3] Without natural
affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of
those that are good, [4] Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more
than lovers of God;
[5] Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn
away.
[6] For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly
women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, [7] Ever learning, and
never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. [8] Now as Jannes and
Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt
minds, reprobate concerning the faith. [9] But they shall proceed no further:
for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.
[10] But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith,
longsuffering, charity, patience,
[11] Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at
Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
[12] Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer
persecution.
[13] But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being
deceived.
[14] But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been
assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; [15] And that from a child
thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto
salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
[16] All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17]
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Timothy 4
[1] I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall
judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; [2] Preach the
word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all
longsuffering and doctrine. [3] For the time will come when they will not
endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves
teachers, having itching ears;
[4] And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned
unto fables.
[5] But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an
evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. [6] For I am now ready to be
offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
[7] I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the
faith:
[8] Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the
Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but
unto all them also that love his appearing. [9] Do thy diligence to come
shortly unto me: [10] For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present
world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto
Dalmatia. [11] Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for
he is profitable to me for the ministry.
[12] And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. [13] The cloke that I left at Troas
with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially
the parchments. [14] Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord
reward him according to his works:
[15] Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. [16]
At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God
that it may not be laid to their charge. [17] Notwithstanding the Lord stood
with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known,
and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of
the lion. [18] And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will
preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever.
Amen. [19] Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. [20]
Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick. [21] Do
thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and
Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren. [22] The Lord Jesus Christ be with
thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.
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