2 Timothy 3:15 net — and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in…

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"and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus."

— 2 Timothy 3:15, NET Bible

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2 Timothy 3 — Context

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Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

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But evil people and charlatans will go from bad to worse, deceiving others and being deceived themselves.

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You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you

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and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

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Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

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that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 3:15 say?
2 Timothy 3:15 in the NET Bible reads: “and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”
Where is 2 Timothy 3:15 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 15.
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.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 3:15 in?
2 Timothy 3:15 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?
2 Timothy 3:15 reads (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.” 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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