There are charges that it is the work of an anonymous follower, after Paul's death in the first century AD. Bible Gateway Recommends. 9 But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men,(O) their folly will be clear to everyone. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version. What does 2 Timothy chapter 3 mean? 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good. Some Christians are swept away by these perilous times and some others go ⦠2 Timothy 3 is the third chapter of the Second Epistle to Timothy in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The letter is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle, the last one written in Rome before his death (c. 64 or 67), addressed to Timothy. There is something in the Scriptures suitable for every case. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. (1-9) Proposes his own example to Timothy. Apostasy means to abandon or renounce the beliefs of the faith. 8:28). But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men, their folly will be clear to everyone. He then urges Timothy to carry on with the doctrines he has studied in the Holy Scriptures. Have nothing to do with such people. 16 # Rom. The Beginning Of Evils on 2 Timothy 3:6 Captivate to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant,fascinate, bewitch, charm. When men do not fear God, they will not regard man. The age of children is the age to learn; and those who would get true learning, must get it out of the Scriptures. e Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.. Guard the Deposit Entrusted to You. Have nothing to do with such people.(I). They are men of depraved minds,(N) who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected. Celebrities hold their female fans captive,are vunerable by there beauty,influence,traits,voice,singing.Celebrities hold attention and interests in people. It is profitable for all purposes of the Christian life. Chapter 3 offers two mirror-image perspectives from Paul to Timothy. 2 Timothy - Chapter 3. 2 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 4 treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of Godâ 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. Chapter. Read full chapter. (1-9) Proposes his own example to Timothy. 3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 2. without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 3 He warns us that âin the last days difficult times will comeâ (3:1). In our text, Paul gives Timothy (and us) a dose of reality about the times in which we live. 1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. * 1 But understand this: there will be terrifying times in the last days. 1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. '. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 2 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 4 treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of Godâ 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. (K) 8 Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses,(L) so also these teachers oppose(M) the truth. All rights reserved worldwide. The history of the outward church, awfully shows that the apostle spake this as he was moved by the Holy Ghost.14-17 Those who would learn the things of God, and be assured of them, must know the Holy Scriptures, for they are the Divine revelation. 2 To Timothy, d my beloved child:. (14-17) He offers his own illustrations of this type of occurrence to Timothy. Men love to gratify their own lusts, more than to please God and do their duty. Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that ⦠Men are unholy and without the fear of God, because unthankful for the mercies of God. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, 4 treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having the appearance ⦠In the Book of Revelation, we get a picture of what the End Time Church will look like:We get another look at the End Time Church in 2 Thessalonians 2:3In the same way that we recognize 2 Timothy 3 cannot be speaking of the world, so it is in this case. New International Version (NIV), Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our new, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture. 2 Timothy Greeting. All must be ever learning to know the Lord; but these follow every new notion, yet never seek the truth as it is in Jesus. The age of children is the age to learn; and those who would get true learning, must get it out of the Scriptures. We best oppose error by promoting a solid knowledge of the word of truth; and the greatest kindness we can do to children, is to make them early to know the Bible.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the ⦠then shall we find benefit, and at last gain the happiness therein promised by faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the main subject of both Testaments. The Dangers of the Last Days. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. Our Price: $34.99. (A) 2 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money,(B) boastful, proud,(C) abusive,(D) disobedient to their parents,(E) ungrateful, unholy, 3 without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 4 treacherous,(F) rash, conceited,(G) lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— 5 having a form of godliness(H) but denying its power. A form of godliness is very different from the power; from such as are found to be hypocrites, real Christians must withdraw. Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is ⦠(T) Yet the Lord rescued(U) me from all of them. We abuse God's gifts, if we make them the food and fuel of our lusts. They must not lie by us neglected, seldom or never looked into. (14-17)1-9 Even in gospel times there would be perilous times; on account of persecution from without, still more on account of corruptions within. «1 Timothy The scriptures are the source of wisdom, i.e., of belief in and loving fulfillment of Godâs word revealed in Christ, through whom salvation is given. There ever have been artful men, who, by pretences and flatteries, creep into the favour and confidence of those who are too easy of belief, ignorant, and fanciful. 3 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 1 Paul, a an apostle of Christ Jesus b by the will of God according to c the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus,. 2 Timothy 3:16 in all English translations. 4 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage âwith great patience and careful instruction. 15:4; 2 Pet. CHAPTER 3. 2 Timothy 4 Chapter 3 The apostle foretells the rise of dangerous enemies to the gospel. (10-13) And exhorts him to continue in the doctrine he had learned from the Holy Scriptures. 3. 3 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. Commentary on 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (Read 2 Timothy 3:14-17) Those who would learn the things of God, and be assured of them, must know the Holy Scriptures, for they are the Divine revelation. The Bible is a sure guide to eternal life. The way of sin is down-hill; such go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. As good men, by the grace of God, grow better, so bad men, through the craft of Satan, and the power of their own corruptions, grow worse. In this chapter Paul tells Timothy how bad others would be, and therefore how good he should be; and this use we should make of the badness of others, thereby to ⦠The prediction of âperilous timesâ indicates that apostasy will characterize the final days of the church age. King James Version (KJV) Public Domain . How does 2 Timothy describe 'the last days? And when men have no rule over their own spirits, but despise that which is good and to be honoured. 3:10â17 Paulâs example for Timothy includes persecution, a frequent emphasis in the Pastorals. When we know the afflictions of believers only in part, they tempt us to decline the cause for which they suffer. Godlessness in the Last Days. 9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. When every man is eager for what he can get, and anxious to keep what he has, this makes men dangerous to one another. 10 You, however, know all about my teaching,(P) my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, 11 persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch,(Q) Iconium(R) and Lystra,(S) the persecutions I endured. 3 But understand this, that y in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. high-minded--literally, "puffed up" with pride, as with ⦠6:11 the man of God # 3:17 That is, a messenger of God (the phrase echoes a common Old Testament expression) may be complete, # [Luke 6:40] equipped # See ch. 2 Timothy Chapter 3 Verses 1-4: âThe last daysâ began with the birth of Christ and will culminate in Christâs return to the earth to set up His kingdom. Oh that we may love our Bibles more, and keep closer to them! 10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts. Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that ⦠2 Peter 3:15b-16 indicates the same idea, especially when Peter included Paulâs writings under the heading, Scriptures. (Y) 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it,(Z) 15 and how from infancy(AA) you have known the Holy Scriptures,(AB) which are able to make you wise(AC) for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. 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 faith which is in Christ Jesus. God is to be loved above all; but a carnal mind, full of enmity against him, prefers any thing before him, especially carnal pleasure. heady--precipitate in action and in passion. The Greek word for âdifficultâ is used only one other time in the New Testament, to describe the two violent demoniacs of Gadara (Matt. The prophets and apostles did not speak from themselves, but delivered what they received of God, #2Pe 1:21|. Like the Egyptian magicians, these were men of corrupt minds, prejudiced against the truth, and found to be quite without faith. (V) 12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,(W) 13 while evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse,(X) deceiving and being deceived. 1. But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men, their folly will be clear to everyone. But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. When children are disobedient to their parents, that makes the times perilous. 6 They are the kind who worm their way(J) into homes and gain control over gullible women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, 7 always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. Those who deceive others, deceive themselves, as they will find at last, to their cost. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their ⦠A form of godliness, a profession of Christian faith without a godly life, often is allowed to pass, while open profession of the truth as it is in Jesus, and resolute attention to the duties of godliness, stir up the scorn and enmity of the world. The apostasy is going to come from the Church. 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Look at the teachings of the church today and you will see apostasy in many pulpits. The apostle foretells the rise of dangerous enemies to the gospel. Yet though the spirit of error may be let loose for a time, Satan can deceive the nations and the churches no further, and no longer, than God will permit.10-13 The more fully we know the doctrine of Christ, as taught by the apostles, the more closely we shall cleave to it. 2 Timothy 3 The Dangers of the Last Days 1 You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 2 Timothy 3. It is of use to all, for all need to be taught, corrected, and reproved. These are useful in and of themselves, but the contrast they represent is also useful. 2 Timothy 2. Have nothing to do with such people. v. ... Paul began the chapter warning Timothy about dangerous times. 2 Timothy 4. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy. (10-13) And exhorts him to continue in the doctrine he had learned from the Holy Scriptures. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Timothy is to be steadfast to what he has been taught and to scripture. 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. 1:20, 21 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that # See 1 Tim. 3 But know this, that in the last days [ a]perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, [ b]unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 2 subdue. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed(AD) and is useful for teaching,(AE) rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,(AF) 17 so that the servant of God[a](AG) may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.(AH). 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