12. if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us;
13. if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
14. Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
15. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.