II Timothy 3:14
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But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.
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But . . . thou--Whatever they may do. Resuming the thread begun at Ti2 3:10. learned--from me and thy mother and grandmother (Ti2 1:5; Ti2 2:2). assured of--from Scripture (Ti2 3:15). of whom--plural, not singular, in the oldest manuscripts, "from what teachers." Not only from me, but from Lois and Eunice.
Open source ↗3:14-15 from childhood: Timothy’s Jewish grandmother and mother, Lois and Eunice (see Acts 16:1-3), provided his education in the Old Testament Scriptures (see 2 Tim 1:5), and their lives reinforced their teaching. • The Old Testament Scriptures give the wisdom to receive . . . Christ Jesus. In turn, Jesus Christ is needed to understand the Old Testament Scriptures fully.
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And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.
And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.
For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”