10 But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance. 11 You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra—but the Lord rescued me from all of it. 12 Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 13 But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived.
14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
Tori's Comments:
"the Lord rescued me from all of it" A great picture of hope and complete trust and reliance on God.
EVERYONE who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. Wow, didn't know that was a thing.
Verses 16 and 17 really emphasize the importance of Scripture in our lives.
Terrie's Comments:
Persecution will come if we are faithful to Jesus Christ, when we stand up for all that we have been taught. But God is faithful and just as he delivered Paul from all persecution, He will also deliver us from all persecution.
In order to remain faithful to Jesus Christ we must remain in his word. The word of God is useful to teach us, correct us, guide us and prepare and equip us to do every good work that He leads us to do as we serve him.
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