2 Timothy 3:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 3:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 3:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lu..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 3:6 — KJV
“For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,”
— 2 Timothy 3:6 (KJV)
2 Timothy 3:6 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 3:6
“And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons. carried...: Heb. carried captive Jehoahaz: also called, Ahaziah, or, Azariah”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:6: into, captive, led
“For if ye turn again unto the LORD, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:6: into, lead, captive
“Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good. them...: Heb. the captivity”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:6: into, captive, led
“The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry thee away into captivity: he will visit thine iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will discover thy sins. The...: or, Thine iniquity discover...: or, carry thee captive for thy sins”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:6: into, captive, sins
“And Huzzab shall be led away captive, she shall be brought up, and her maids shall lead her as with the voice of doves, tabering upon their breasts. Huzzab: or, that which was established, or, there was a stand made led...: or, discovered”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:6: lead, captive, led
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