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2 Timothy 3:15-1964 bbe — And that from the time when you were a child, you have had knowledge of the holy Writings, which are able to make you w…

Bible in Basic English

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And that from the time when you were a child, you have had knowledge of the holy Writings, which are able to make you wise to salvation, through faith in Christ Jesus.

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Every holy Writing which comes from God is of profit for teaching, for training, for guiding, for education in righteousness:

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So that the man of God may be complete, trained and made ready for every good work.

— 2 Timothy 3:15-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Timothy 3:15-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. ”

  • ASV

    “and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work. ”

  • WEB

    “From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus. Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

  • NET

    “and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.”

  • DRB

    “And because from thy infancy thou hast known the holy scriptures which can instruct thee to salvation by the faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture, inspired of God, is profitable to teach, to reprove, to correct, to instruct in justice: That the man of God may be perfect, furnished to every good work. ”

  • KJVA

    “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. ”

2 Timothy 3 — Context

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Yes, and all whose purpose is to be living in the knowledge of God in Christ Jesus, will be cruelly attacked.

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Evil and false men will become worse and worse, using deceit and themselves overcome by deceit.

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But see that you keep to the teaching you have been given and the things of which you are certain, conscious of who has been your teacher;

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And that from the time when you were a child, you have had knowledge of the holy Writings, which are able to make you wise to salvation, through faith in Christ Jesus.

16

Every holy Writing which comes from God is of profit for teaching, for training, for guiding, for education in righteousness:

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So that the man of God may be complete, trained and made ready for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:15-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 3:15-1964 say?
2 Timothy 3:15-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And that from the time when you were a child, you have had knowledge of the holy Writings, which are able to make you wise to salvation, through faith in Christ Jesus. Every holy Writing which comes from God is of profit for teaching, for training, for guiding, for education in righteousness: So that the man of God may be complete, trained and made ready for every good work.”
Where is 2 Timothy 3:15-1964 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:15-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verses 15–1964.
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 3:15-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 3:15-1964 in?
2 Timothy 3:15-1964 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 3:15-1964?
2 Timothy 3:15-1964 reads (BBE): “And that from the time when you were a child, you have had knowledge of the holy Writings, which are able to make you wise to salvation, through faith in Christ Jesus. Every holy Writing which comes from God is of profit for teaching, for training, for guiding, for education in righteousness: So that the man of God may be complete, trained and made ready for every good work.” 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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