2 Timothy 3:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 3:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 3:15 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 3:15 — 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.”
— 2 Timothy 3:15 (KJV)
2 Timothy 3:15 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 3:15
“This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation: but thou art able; for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:15: known, holy, able
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:15: child, holy, wise
“Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation. I have...: Chaldee, That I have found captives...: Chaldee, children of the captivity of Judah”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:15: child, hast, known
“For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:15: child, hast, holy
“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:15: through, faith, christ
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