¶ 11 verses cited by the Catechism · † 24 verses with comments from the Fathers · ⇄ 22 verses with cross-references . Tap a marked verse to open its catena.
1 You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.¶† (4 connections) 2 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.†⇄ (20 connections) 3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.†⇄ (24 connections) 4 No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.†⇄ (54 connections) 5 Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.¶†⇄ (31 connections) 6 The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops.†⇄ (9 connections) 7 Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.†⇄ (8 connections)
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring of David, according to my Good News,¶†⇄ (37 connections) 9 in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained.† (5 connections) 10 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. 11 This saying is trustworthy: “For if we died with him, we will also live with him.¶†⇄ (35 connections)
12 If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.¶†⇄ (28 connections)
13 If we are faithless, he remains faithful; for he can’t deny himself.”¶†⇄ (18 connections)
14 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.†⇄ (33 connections)
15 Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.†⇄ (15 connections) 16 But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,†⇄ (17 connections) 17 and those words will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus:†⇄ (35 connections) 18 men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.†⇄ (8 connections) 19 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.”†⇄ (69 connections)
20 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.†⇄ (35 connections) 21 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.†⇄ (26 connections)
22 Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.¶ (1 connection) 23 But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.¶†⇄ (24 connections) 24 The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient,¶†⇄ (29 connections) 25 in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,¶†⇄ (24 connections) 26 and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to do his will.¶†⇄ (9 connections)