2 Timothy 3: Perilous Times: The Sufficiency of the Word
2 Timothy 3 documents the moral decay of the 'last days,' where people will have a 'form of godliness' but deny its power. Paul contrasts this cultural chaos with his own life of suffering and the absolute authority of the 'holy scriptures' which are able to make one wise unto salvation. The chapter provides the definitive statement on biblical inspiration, asserting that all Scripture is 'God-breathed' and sufficient for every need.
v1-9: The Character of Men in the Last Days
v10-13: Paul’s Example of Persecution and Endurance
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.
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
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Observe how Paul says that 'all who live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution,' making suffering a normal expectation rather than a surprise. The Word Secret is Theopneustos, translated as 'given by inspiration of God,' which literally means 'God-breathed,' suggesting the very life-breath of the Creator is in the text. Discover the riches with 2 timothy 3 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.
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