Quotes from 2 Timothy

Quotations follow the King James Version translation (Oxford University Press, 1611) — our recommended edition.

1. 2

   All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

2. 3

   For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

3. 4

   Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

4. 5

   Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day:

5. 6

   Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

6. 7

   This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

7. 8

   For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

8. 9

   For I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

9. 10

   Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

10. 11

    Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

11. 12

    If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:

12. 13

    Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.