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12 If we remain faithful even in suffering,
    we will also rule with him.
If we refuse to say we know him,
    he will refuse to say he knows us.
13 If we are not faithful,
    he will still be faithful,
    because he cannot be false to himself.

A Worker Who Pleases God

14 Keep on telling everyone these truths. And warn them before God not to argue about words. Such arguments don’t help anyone, and they ruin those who listen to them.

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12 if we endure,
    we will also reign with him.(A)
If we disown him,
    he will also disown us;(B)
13 if we are faithless,
    he remains faithful,(C)
    for he cannot disown himself.

Dealing With False Teachers

14 Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words;(D) it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.

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