Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
gently instructing opponents
20220617 gently instructing opponents 2 Timothy 2:22-26 (JDV) 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, care, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.2 Timothy 2:23 But reject foolish and … Continue reading
for high quality use
20220616 for high quality use 2 Timothy 2:20-21 (JDV) 2 Timothy 2:20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver containers, but also those of wood and clay; some for high quality use and some for … Continue reading
trivial empty talk
20220615 trivial empty talk 2 Timothy 2:14-19 (JDV) 2 Timothy 2:14 Remind them of these things, and be seriously warning {διαμαρτύρομαι} them before God not to fight over words. This is useless and leads to catastrophe for those who listen.2 … Continue reading
the mission is worth it
20220614 the mission is worth it 2 Timothy 2:8-13 (JDV) 2 Timothy 2:8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead and descended from David, according to my excellent message,2 Timothy 2:9 for which I suffer to the point of being … Continue reading
Jesus Christ, risen
20220614 Jesus Christ, risen 2 Timothy 2:8-13 (JDV) 2 Timothy 2:8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead and descended from David, according to my excellent message,2 Timothy 2:9 for which I suffer to the point of being bound like … Continue reading
soldier, athlete, farmer
20220613 soldier, athlete, farmer 2 Timothy 2:1-7 (JDV) 2 Timothy 2:1 You, therefore, my child, be strengthened by the favor that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:2 What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, … Continue reading
turned away
20220612 turned away 2 Timothy 1:15-18 (JDV) 2 Timothy 1:15 You know that all those in the province of Asia have turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.2 Timothy 1:16 May the Lord grant mercy to the household of … Continue reading
until that day
20220611 until that day 2 Timothy 1:8-14 (JDV) 2 Timothy 1:8 So don’t be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, or of me his prisoner. Instead, join in suffering for the excellent message, relying on the power of God.2 … Continue reading
relationships that matter
20220610 relationships that matter 2 Timothy 1:3-7 (JDV) 2 Timothy 1:3 I give gratitude to God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, when I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day.2 Timothy 1:4, … Continue reading
for the sake of the promise
20220609 for the sake of the promise 2 Timothy 1:1-2 (JDV) 2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, a missionary of Christ Jesus by God’s preference, for the sake of the promise of life in Christ Jesus:2 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my dearly … Continue reading