2 Timothy 3:12 web — Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

World English Bible

"Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution."

— 2 Timothy 3:12, World English Bible

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2 Timothy 3 — Context

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But they will proceed no further. For their folly will be evident to all men, as theirs also came to be.

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But you did follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,

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persecutions, and sufferings: those things that happened to me at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. I endured those persecutions. Out of them all the Lord delivered me.

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Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

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But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

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But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.

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From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 3:12 say?
2 Timothy 3:12 in the World English Bible reads: “Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”
Where is 2 Timothy 3:12 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 12.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 3:12.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 3:12 in?
2 Timothy 3:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 3:12?
2 Timothy 3:12 reads (WEB): “Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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