2 Timothy 3:13 cpdv — But evil men and deceivers will advance in evil, erring and sending into error.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But evil men and deceivers will advance in evil, erring and sending into error. "

— 2 Timothy 3:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Timothy 3 — Context

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But you have fully comprehended my doctrine, instruction, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

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persecutions, afflictions; such things as happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra; how I endured persecutions, and how the Lord rescued me from everything.

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And all those who willingly live the piety in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

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But evil men and deceivers will advance in evil, erring and sending into error.

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Yet truly, you should remain in those things which you have learned and which have been entrusted to you. For you know from whom you have learned them.

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And, from your infancy, you have known the Sacred Scriptures, which are able to instruct you toward salvation, through the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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All Scripture, having been divinely inspired, is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in justice,

2 Timothy 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Timothy 3:13 say?
2 Timothy 3:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But evil men and deceivers will advance in evil, erring and sending into error. ”
Where is 2 Timothy 3:13 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 13.
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 3:13.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 3:13 in?
2 Timothy 3:13 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 3:13?
2 Timothy 3:13 reads (CPDV): “But evil men and deceivers will advance in evil, erring and sending into error. ” 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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