10 For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive salvation from Christ Jesus with glory that lasts forever.
11 This is a statement that can be trusted:If we have died with him, we will live with him.
12 If we endure, we will rule with him.If we disown him, he will disown us.
13 If we are unfaithful, he remains faithfulbecause he cannot be untrue to himself.
14 Remind believers about these things, and warn them in the sight of God not to quarrel over words. Quarreling doesn’t do any good but only destroys those who are listening.
15 Do your best to present yourself to God as a tried-and-true worker who isn’t ashamed to teach the word of truth correctly.
16 Avoid pointless discussions. People who ⌊pay attention to these pointless discussions⌋ will become more ungodly,