2 Timothy 3
Godlessness in the Last Days
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Love: 2 Timothy 3:4, 1 Timothy 6:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 10:3, Luke 12:15, Philippians 2:21, Colossians 3:5, 1 Timothy 6:4, James 4:6, 2 Peter 2:18, Jude 1:16 +5
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Parallel theme: Daniel 8:23, Matthew 4:1, 10:21, Romans 1:31, 1 Timothy 3:11, 2 Peter 2:14, Jude 1:18, Revelation 13:15, 13:17, 16:6 +5
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; References God: 1 Timothy 6:17, Jude 1:4. Parallel theme: Romans 11:20, 16:18, 1 Timothy 3:6, 5:6, Jude 1:19 +2
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Parallel theme: Matthew 23:13, Mark 4:19, 1 Corinthians 12:2, Titus 1:11, 3:3, 2 Peter 2:18, 3:17, Jude 1:4, 1:16, 1:18 +5
7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. Faith: 1 Timothy 1:19, 1 John 4:1. Truth: 1 Timothy 6:5. Parallel theme: 2 Timothy 4:15, Exodus 7:11, Romans 16:18, Ephesians 4:14, Titus 1:16, 2 Peter 2:14, Revelation 2:20 +5
9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as their's also was. Parallel theme: 2 Timothy 3:8, Exodus 7:12, 9:11
Paul's Charge to Timothy
10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. References Lord: Psalms 34:19, 2 Peter 2:9. Parallel theme: Acts 13:45
12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. References Jesus: Matthew 16:24. References Christ: 1 Corinthians 15:19. References God: John 16:2, Acts 14:22, Titus 2:12, 2 Peter 3:11. Parallel theme: Mark 10:30, John 16:33, 1 Peter 3:14 +4
13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
Abide in Scripture
14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1). which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Word: 2 Timothy 4:2, 2 Samuel 23:2, Psalms 119:9, 119:11, 119:130, Proverbs 6:23, Mark 12:24, Romans 15:4, Hebrews 4:12. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:31 +5
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. References God: 1 Timothy 6:11. Good: 2 Timothy 2:21, Nehemiah 2:18, Acts 9:36, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 2:10, Titus 2:14, 3:1, Hebrews 10:24 +4