2 Timothy 3
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2 Timothy 3
1¶ This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2For there shall be men who are lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, evil speakers, disobedient to their parents, unthankful, impure,
3without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, without temperance, without meekness, without goodness,
4traitors, rash, puffed up, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God,
5having the appearance of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
6For of this sort are those who creep into houses and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with various lusts,
7ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
8And in the manner that Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth, men of corrupt understanding, reprobate concerning the faith.
9But they shall not prevail, for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as that of those also was.
10¶ But thou hast fully known my doctrine, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
11persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra, persecutions I have endured, and the Lord delivered me out of them all.
12And all that desire to live godly in Christ Jesus shall also suffer persecution.
13But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.
14But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and in that which has been entrusted unto thee, knowing of whom thou hast learned them,
15and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto saving health by the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
17that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
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The Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB) by Ransom Press International
2 Timothy 3
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The Dangers of the Last Days
1You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. 2For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. 3They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. 4They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. 5They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!
6They are the kind who work their way into people’s homes and win the confidence of#3:6 Greek and take captive. vulnerable women who are burdened with the guilt of sin and controlled by various desires. 7(Such women are forever following new teachings, but they are never able to understand the truth.) 8These teachers oppose the truth just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses. They have depraved minds and a counterfeit faith. 9But they won’t get away with this for long. Someday everyone will recognize what fools they are, just as with Jannes and Jambres.
Paul’s Charge to Timothy
10But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance. 11You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra—but the Lord rescued me from all of it. 12Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 13But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived.
14But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
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