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Timotiyos Bět 3:12
~ 2 Timothy ~
(The great Bible 1539)
Yee, and all they that wyll lyue godly in Christ Iesu shall suffre persecutyon.

translation:

Yee (Indeed), and all they that will live godly in Christ Iesu (Jesus) shall suffer persecution.

summary:

Timothy has watched Paul’s teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, and persecutions in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. “Yet the Lord delivered me from them all” (v.11). All who live godly lives will face persecution (v.12), while evil people grow worse.

verses 10, 11, and 13 for context:
10 You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,
11 my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.
13 while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

Historical Setting: Paul’s Final Imprisonment
Written around AD 66–67 from a Roman cell during Nero’s reign, 2 Timothy is Paul’s last letter. Sensing his execution is near (4:6–8), he strengthens Timothy, who is leading the church in Ephesus.

Living Out the Passage Today
• Guard your influences; turn from teaching that downplays Christ’s power.
• Practice gratitude and self-control to counter cultural vices.
• Expect opposition; measure success by faithfulness.
• Make Scripture the core of family life, as Timothy’s mother and grandmother did (2 Timothy 1:5).
• Rest in the assurance that error eventually unravels—truth stands.

Practical Applications:
Discernment
Be vigilant and discerning about the teachings and influences you allow into your life. Test everything against the truth of Scripture.

Perseverance in Faith
Follow the example of faithful believers who have gone before us, enduring hardships and remaining steadfast in their faith.

Commitment to Scripture
Make a daily commitment to read and meditate on the Bible, allowing it to guide your thoughts, actions, and decisions.

Guard Against Pride
Examine your heart for any signs of pride or self-centeredness, and seek to cultivate humility and gratitude.

The Big Picture

2 Timothy 3 is a chapter of stark contrasts that highlights the escalating dangers and deceptions of the last days while underscoring the paramount importance of Scripture and spiritual steadfastness. Apostle Paul, writing to his young protege Timothy, offers prophetic insights into the moral decay of the end times, instructs Timothy on how to remain grounded in faith, and emphasizes the transformative power of the holy scriptures.

2 Timothy 3 contrasts a self-centered world with believers anchored in God’s breathed-out word. Paul mixes realism—hard times will come—with firm hope—Scripture equips us for every good work until Christ returns.

Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 3:12 set clear expectations: earnest followers of Jesus, anchored in Him and committed to holy living, will encounter opposition. Rather than discourage us, this reality affirms that we belong to Christ, aligns us with the testimony of Scripture, and reminds us that God turns persecution into eternal gain for His people and glory for His Son.

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