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They have abandoned the truth by claiming that the resurrection has already taken place, and so they destroy the faith of others.1 Corinthians 15:12; 1 Timothy 6:21;">[xr]

so that they might escape from the devil's snare, even though they've been held captive by him to do his will.1 Timothy 3:7;">[xr]

Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and their faith is a counterfeit.Exodus 7:11; Romans 1:28; 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Timothy 6:5; Titus 1:16;">[xr]

so that the man of God may be complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work.1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:21;">[xr]

However, the Lord stood by me and gave me strength so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles could hear it. I was rescued out of a lion's mouth.Psalm 22:21; Matthew 10:19; Acts 9:15; 23:11; 26:17-18; 27:23; Ephesians 3:8; 2 Peter 2:9;">[xr]

He must be devoted to the trustworthy message that is in agreement with our teaching, so that he may be able to encourage others with healthy doctrine and refute those who oppose it.2 Thessalonians 2:15; 1 Timothy 1:10,15; 4:9; 6:3; 2 Timothy 1:13; 2:2; 4:3; Titus 2:1;">[xr]

That testimony is true. For this reason, refute them sharply so that they may become healthy in the faith2 Corinthians 13:10; 2 Timothy 4:2; Titus 2:2;">[xr]

or steal from them. Instead, they are to show complete and perfect loyalty, so that in every way they may make the teaching about God our Savior more attractive.Matthew 5:16; Philippians 2:15;">[xr]

It trains us to renounce ungodly living and worldly passions so that we might live sensible, honest, and godly lives in the present worldLuke 1:75; Romans 6:19; Ephesians 1:4; Colossians 1:22; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; 1 Peter 4:2; 1 John 2:16;">[xr]

He gave himself for us to set us free from every wrong and to cleanse us so that we could be his special people who are enthusiastic about good works.Exodus 15:16; 19:5; Deuteronomy 7:6; 14:2; 26:18; Galatians 1:4; 2:20; Ephesians 2:10; 5:2; 1 Timothy 2:6; Titus 3:8; Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 2:9;">[xr]

And so, made right by his own grace,Romans 3:24; 8:23-24; Galatians 2:16; Titus 1:2; 2:11;">[xr] Eternal life we now embrace.we have become heirs according to the hope of eternal life">[fn]

This saying is trustworthy.[fn] I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have put their faith in God may devote themselves to good works. These things are good and helpful to other people.1 Timothy 1:15; Titus 1:9,14; 2:14;">[xr]

I wanted to keep him with me so that he could serve me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel.1 Corinthians 16:17; Philippians 2:30;">[xr]

Yet I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your good deed might not be something forced, but voluntary.2 Corinthians 9:7;">[xr]

Perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you could have him back forever,Genesis 45:5,8;">[xr]

no longer as a slave but better than a slave - as a dear brother, especially to me, but even more so to you, both as a person and as a believer.both in the flesh and in the Lord">[fn]Matthew 23:8; Colossians 3:22; 1 Timothy 6:2;">[xr]

So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcomeyou would welcome">[fn] me.2 Corinthians 8:23;">[xr]

But we do see someone who was made a little lower than the angels. He is Jesus, who is crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace ofso that apart from">[fn] God he might experiencetaste">[fn] death for everyone.John 3:16; 12:32; Acts 2:33; Romans 5:18; 8:32; 2 Corinthians 5:15; Philippians 2:7-9; 1 Timothy 2:6; 1 John 2:2; Revelation 5:9;">[xr]

Therefore, since the children have flesh and blood, he himself also shared the same things, so that by his death he might destroy the one who has the power of death (that is, the devil)John 1:14; Romans 8:3; 1 Corinthians 15:54-55; Philippians 2:7; Colossians 2:15; 2 Timothy 1:10;">[xr]

Thus he had to become like his brothers in every way, so that he could be a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God and could atone for the people's sins.Philippians 2:7; Hebrews 4:15; 5:1-2;">[xr]