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2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

All Scripture Is Inspired by God

October 22, 2028

Anna the Prophetess and a Child, Willem Drost
Anna the Prophetess and a Child, Willem Drost, 1650sState Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg
An old woman in a dark hood and white collar holds a small child against her lap as they read together, a picture long known as Timothy and his grandmother Lois.Continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing that from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation.Willem DrostA pupil of Rembrandt in Amsterdam, whose few surviving paintings are full of his master’s warm light.State Hermitage Museum, Saint PetersburgThe State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, founded by Catherine the Great in the Winter Palace.State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg
Revised Common Lectionary
GospelLuke 18:1-8Lk 18:1-8
Epistle2 Tim. 3:14-4:52 Tm 3:14-4:5
Old TestamentJer. 31:27-34Jer 31:27-34Alt. OTGen. 32:22-31Gn 32:22-31
PsalterPs. 119:97-104Ps 119:97-104Alt. PsalmPs. 121Ps 121

Overview & Insights

"All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness." (2 Timothy 3:16)

Paul charges Timothy to continue in what he has learned from the sacred writings he has known since childhood, writings able to instruct him for salvation, and solemnly commands him to proclaim the message in season and out of season, since a time is coming when people will not put up with sound teaching.

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Commentary

Commentary on 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5Commentary on 2 Tm 3:14-4:5 Working Preacher

Reads Paul's charge to Timothy as grounded in Scripture's power to instruct for salvation.

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Commentary2 Tm 3:14-4:5 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

A preaching-focused reading of Paul's call to Timothy to stay grounded in what he has learned.

2 Timothy 3 Commentary2 Tm 3 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

Verse-by-verse notes on Scripture's inspiration and usefulness for the man of God.

2 Timothy 32 Tm 3 StudyLight

Barnes' Notes gives a close phrase-by-phrase reading of the chapter's teaching on Scripture.

2 Timothy 3:14 Commentaries2 Tm 3:14 Commentaries BibleHub

Aggregates classic commentators on continuing in what Timothy has learned.

Background & Word Study

2 Timothy 3:14 Greek Interlinear2 Tm 3:14 Greek Interlinear BibleHub

Shows the Greek for 'God-breathed' and the charge to preach the word.

The Church Fathers

Homily 9 on Second Timothy New Advent · Church Fathers

Chrysostom's homily on Scripture's inspiration and usefulness, quoting 3:16-17.

Sermons & Reflections

Nurturing Words (2 Timothy 3:14-4:5)Nurturing Words (2 Tm 3:14-4:5) The Christian Century

A 'Sunday's Coming' preaching reflection on Scripture's formative, nurturing role.

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