You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. | You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus. |
The saying is sure: If we have died with him, we will also live with him. | The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him. |
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Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth. | Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. |
Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. | So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. |