Chapter summary

2 Timothy 3 — All Scripture Is God-Breathed

Paul warns of difficult last days and grounds Timothy in what stands: a tested life of faith and the God-breathed Scriptures that equip the man of God for every good work.

In the last days will come times of difficulty; people will love themselves, money, and pleasure rather than God.

Timothy is reminded of Paul's teaching, conduct, faith, patience, love, steadfastness, and of the persecutions endured.

From childhood Timothy has known the sacred writings, able to make him wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness — that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

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2 Timothy 3:12 “Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,” 2 Timothy 3:15 “From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:16 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,”

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