Bible Chapter Summary
2 Timothy 3 Summary
Perilous Times and Godly Perseverance
Paul warns that in the last days perilous times shall come when men shall be lovers of themselves, proud, blasphemers, and disobedient, having a form of godliness but denying its power. False teachers will creep into houses and deceive silly women, ever learning but never coming to the knowledge of truth. Paul commends Timothy for knowing his doctrine and manner of life, reminding him that all who live godly in Christ shall suffer persecution, and exhorts him to continue in the scriptures which are able to make him wise unto salvation.
Key themes
Key verses
2 Timothy 3:1
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.”
2 Timothy 3:12
“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”
2 Timothy 3:15
“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 3:16
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
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