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2 TIMOTHY 3:16
(Sahidic Coptic Bible)
ⲄⲢⲀⲪⲎ ⲚⲒⲘ ⲚⲚⲒϤⲈ ⲚⲦⲈ ⲠⲚⲞⲨⲦⲈ ϨⲈⲚϨⲎⲨ ⲚⲈ. ⲈⲠϮⲤⲂⲰ. ⲈⲠⲈϪⲠⲒⲞ ⲈⲠⲤⲞⲞϨⲈ ⲈⲦⲈⲤⲂⲰ ⲈⲦϨⲚ ⲆⲒⲔⲀⲒⲞⲤⲨⲚⲎ.

translation:

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

verses 14, 15, and 17 for context:
But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them. 15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 17 so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

summary:

Timothy must continue in the truths learned from childhood. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work”

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.

Cultural Climate of the “Last Days”
“Last days” covers the whole era between Christ’s first and second comings (Hebrews 1:2). The Greek word for “perilous” appears only here and in Matthew 8:28, where it describes violent demoniacs—hinting at fierce, uncontrollable seasons that repeat until Jesus returns.

Archaeological Glimpse: Scrolls and Synagogue Learning
Verse 15 pictures Timothy absorbing Scripture “from infancy.” First-century Jewish homes used scrolls stored in synagogues; fragments like the Greek Isaiah from Qumran illustrate texts then in circulation. Wax tablets found in Pompeii show common literacy tools.

The Breath of God in Scripture (vv.16–17)
“All Scripture is God-breathed”—the Greek links “God” and “breathed” into one term. Four practical uses:
1. Teaching—setting out truth
2. Reproof—exposing error
3. Correction—restoring the way
4. Training—ongoing coaching in right living
Goal: complete equipment for “every good work.”

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.

The Big Picture
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.

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.

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.

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