diff --git a/2ti/01/02.md b/2ti/01/02.md index 6252a59c1..200652866 100644 --- a/2ti/01/02.md +++ b/2ti/01/02.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What is the relationship between Paul and Timothy? +# What does Paul say is his relationship with Timothy? -Timothy is Paul’s spiritual child. +Paul calls Timothy his "beloved child." diff --git a/2ti/01/08.md b/2ti/01/08.md index 97897ccc6..34ee9af0d 100644 --- a/2ti/01/08.md +++ b/2ti/01/08.md @@ -4,4 +4,4 @@ Paul tells Timothy not to be ashamed of the testimony about the Lord. # What does Paul tell Timothy to do instead? -Paul tells Timothy to instead share in suffering for the gospel. +Paul tells Timothy to instead suffer together with Paul for the gospel. diff --git a/2ti/01/09.md b/2ti/01/09.md index 0fc0e331a..ef53a5b5b 100644 --- a/2ti/01/09.md +++ b/2ti/01/09.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # When was God’s plan and grace given to us? -God’s plan and grace was given to us before time began. +God’s plan and grace was given to us before eternal times. diff --git a/2ti/01/10.md b/2ti/01/10.md index ba415d62e..219a74ffc 100644 --- a/2ti/01/10.md +++ b/2ti/01/10.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # How did God reveal his plan of salvation? -God’s plan of salvation was revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus. +God’s plan of salvation was revealed through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus. -# When Jesus appeared, what did he do regarding death and life? +# When Jesus appeared, what did he do regarding death, life, and immortality? -Jesus destroyed death, and brought life that never ends through the gospel. +Jesus put an end to death, and brought to light life and immortality through the gospel. diff --git a/2ti/01/12.md b/2ti/01/12.md index 9433beee1..138ccc1a9 100644 --- a/2ti/01/12.md +++ b/2ti/01/12.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Paul is not ashamed of the gospel, because he is confident that God is able to do what for him? -Paul is confident that God is able to keep what which Paul has entrusted to God until that day. +Paul is persuaded that God is able to keep the deposit that Paul has entrusted to God until that day. diff --git a/2ti/01/14.md b/2ti/01/14.md index eec384dfc..12b17c5b3 100644 --- a/2ti/01/14.md +++ b/2ti/01/14.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What is Timothy to do with the good thing God has committed to him? +# What is Timothy to do with the good deposit God has committed to him? -Timothy is to guard through the Holy Spirit the good thing God has committed to him. +Timothy is to guard through the Holy Spirit the good deposit God has committed to him. diff --git a/2ti/01/16.md b/2ti/01/16.md index 3c65e8efb..ae921bcb8 100644 --- a/2ti/01/16.md +++ b/2ti/01/16.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Why does Paul ask the Lord to grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus? -Paul asks the Lord to grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus because Onesiphorus helped Paul in many ways. +Paul asks the Lord to grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus because Onesiphorus refreshed Paul and was not ashamed of Paul's chains. diff --git a/2ti/01/17.md b/2ti/01/17.md index e958a1b79..117a331cf 100644 --- a/2ti/01/17.md +++ b/2ti/01/17.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What did Onesiphorus do for Paul when Paul was in Rome? -Onesiphorus refreshed Paul and was not ashamed of Paul’s chains. +Onesiphorus diligently sought Paul in Rome and found him. diff --git a/2ti/02/01.md b/2ti/02/01.md index 6252a59c1..c5da663e5 100644 --- a/2ti/02/01.md +++ b/2ti/02/01.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What is the relationship between Paul and Timothy? +# What is able to strengthen Timothy? -Timothy is Paul’s spiritual child. +The grace that is in Christ Jesus can strengthen Timothy. diff --git a/2ti/02/02.md b/2ti/02/02.md index e7ec8102d..a0aacffef 100644 --- a/2ti/02/02.md +++ b/2ti/02/02.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # To whom is Timothy to entrust the message Paul has taught him? -Timothy is to entrust the message to faithful people who will be able to teach others also. +Timothy is to entrust the message to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. diff --git a/2ti/02/04.md b/2ti/02/04.md index 011e3049c..1c59877a2 100644 --- a/2ti/02/04.md +++ b/2ti/02/04.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # As an illustration for Timothy, Paul says a good soldier does not entangle himself in what? -A good soldier does not entangle himself in the affairs of this life. +A good soldier does not entangle himself in the affairs of life. diff --git a/2ti/02/09.md b/2ti/02/09.md index bbc28af5e..a76a8b2e2 100644 --- a/2ti/02/09.md +++ b/2ti/02/09.md @@ -2,6 +2,6 @@ Paul is suffering by being chained like a criminal. -# What does Paul say is not chained? +# What does Paul say is not bound? -The word of God is not chained. +The word of God is not bound. diff --git a/2ti/02/14.md b/2ti/02/14.md index fa4eab598..02996a27c 100644 --- a/2ti/02/14.md +++ b/2ti/02/14.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # About what should Timothy warn the people not to quarrel? -Timothy should warn the people not to quarrel about words, which profits nothing. +Timothy should warn the people not to quarrel about words, which is useful for nothing. diff --git a/2ti/02/18.md b/2ti/02/18.md index 35588e7e9..35cbb7312 100644 --- a/2ti/02/18.md +++ b/2ti/02/18.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What false doctrine were the two men who wandered from the truth teaching? +# What false doctrine were the two men who wandered from the truth saying? -They were teaching that the resurrection had already happened. +They were saying that the resurrection had already happened. diff --git a/2ti/02/21.md b/2ti/02/21.md index 23660a8de..f8e0da963 100644 --- a/2ti/02/21.md +++ b/2ti/02/21.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # How are the believers to prepare themselves for every good work? -The believers are to clean themselves from dishonorable use will be ready for every good work. +The believers are to clean themselves from dishonorable use on order to be ready for every good work. diff --git a/2ti/02/24.md b/2ti/02/24.md index 9dc57b2ee..436cdbecd 100644 --- a/2ti/02/24.md +++ b/2ti/02/24.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What kind of character must a servant of the Lord have? -A servant of the Lord must be gentle, able to teach, and patient. +A servant of the Lord must be kind to all, able to teach, and patient. diff --git a/2ti/03/01.md b/2ti/03/01.md index ac0fd3760..704afab84 100644 --- a/2ti/03/01.md +++ b/2ti/03/01.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What does Paul say will come in the last days? -Paul says in the last days dangerous times will come. +Paul says difficult times will come in the last days. diff --git a/2ti/03/06.md b/2ti/03/06.md index 79777d0b5..f7a108af4 100644 --- a/2ti/03/06.md +++ b/2ti/03/06.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What do some of these ungodly men do? -Some of these ungodly men enter households and captivate women who are led away by various desires. +Some of these ungodly men enter households and captivate foolish women who are led away by various desires. diff --git a/2ti/03/08.md b/2ti/03/08.md index 7fa781456..5a3a5efa8 100644 --- a/2ti/03/08.md +++ b/2ti/03/08.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # How are these ungodly men like Jannes and Jambres in the Old Testament? -These ungodly men are false teachers who stand against the truth like Jannes and Jambres. +These ungodly men oppose the truth just as Jannes and Jambres did to Moses. diff --git a/2ti/03/16.md b/2ti/03/16.md index d2cb22d40..94447d850 100644 --- a/2ti/03/16.md +++ b/2ti/03/16.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ -# How has all Scripture been given to man? +# How did all the Scripture come into being? -All Scripture has been inspired by God. +All Scripture is God-breathed. # For what is all Scripture profitable? -All Scripture is profitable for doctrine, conviction, correction, and training in righteousness. +All Scripture is profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness. diff --git a/2ti/03/17.md b/2ti/03/17.md index e2878a1c0..2f6412d61 100644 --- a/2ti/03/17.md +++ b/2ti/03/17.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What is the purpose of training a person in the Scriptures? -A person is trained in the Scriptures so that he is competent and equipped for every good work. +A person is trained in the Scriptures so that he is proficient, equipped for every good work. diff --git a/2ti/04/01.md b/2ti/04/01.md index c080de792..2c8f3f612 100644 --- a/2ti/04/01.md +++ b/2ti/04/01.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# Of whom is Jesus Christ the judge? +# Who is Jesus Christ going to judge? -Jesus Christ is the judge of the living and the dead. +Jesus Christ will judge the living and the dead. diff --git a/2ti/04/03.md b/2ti/04/03.md index b9576b1c9..e980e642d 100644 --- a/2ti/04/03.md +++ b/2ti/04/03.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Paul warned that the time will come when people will do what? -People will not endure sound teaching, but will listen to teachings that agree with their lusts. +People will not endure sound teaching, but will listen to teachings that agree with their own desires. diff --git a/2ti/04/10.md b/2ti/04/10.md index d211d713f..a1b89de7e 100644 --- a/2ti/04/10.md +++ b/2ti/04/10.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Why did Paul’s companion Demas leave him? -Demas left Paul because he loved this present world. +Demas left Paul because he loved this present age. diff --git a/2ti/04/14.md b/2ti/04/14.md index 8baa6254e..59df214f9 100644 --- a/2ti/04/14.md +++ b/2ti/04/14.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# Paul said that Alexander who opposed him will be rewarded according to what? +# Paul said that the Lord would repay Alexander according to what? -Paul said that Alexander will be rewarded according to his deeds. +Paul said that the Lord will repay Alexander according to his deeds. diff --git a/2ti/04/16.md b/2ti/04/16.md index 519c8cca8..517b1a244 100644 --- a/2ti/04/16.md +++ b/2ti/04/16.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# Which people stood with Paul at his first defense? +# Which people appeared with Paul at his first defense? -At Paul’s first defense, the no one stood with Paul. +At Paul’s first defense, the no one appeared with Paul.