2 Timothy 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 3:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 3:1 — KJV
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.”
— 2 Timothy 3:1 (KJV)
2 Timothy 3:1 in Context — About the Book of 2 Timothy
2 Timothy is Paul's last letter, written on death row — a father's final charge to his son in the faith. Fan your gift into flame; God gave a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear. All Scripture is God-breathed. I have fought the good fight; I have kept the faith.
Cross-References for 2 Timothy 3:1
“Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,”
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“And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:”
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“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
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“And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations. multitude: Heb. fulness”
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“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.”
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