2 Timothy 3:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 3:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 3:2 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 3:2 — KJV
“For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,”
— 2 Timothy 3:2 (KJV)
2 Timothy 3:2 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 3:2
“Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:2: boasters, proud, disobedient
“But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:2: men, own, selves
“And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:2: men, own, selves
“And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:2: men, own, selves
“Then all the princes of the sea shall come down from their thrones, and lay away their robes, and put off their broidered garments: they shall clothe themselves with trembling; they shall sit upon the ground, and shall tremble at every moment, and be astonished at thee. trembling: Heb. tremblings”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:2: men, own, selves
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