2 Timothée - Caput 3

2 Timothée 3.1 hoc autem scito quod in novissimis diebus instabunt tempora periculosa 2 Timothée 3.2 et erunt homines se ipsos amantes cupidi elati superbi blasphemi parentibus inoboedientes ingrati scelesti 2 Timothée 3.3 sine affectione sine pace criminatores incontinentes inmites sine benignitate 2 Timothée 3.4 proditores protervi tumidi voluptatium amatores magis quam Dei 2 Timothée 3.5 habentes speciem quidem pietatis virtutem autem eius abnegantes et hos devita 2 Timothée 3.6 ex his enim sunt qui penetrant domos et captivas ducunt mulierculas oneratas peccatis quae ducuntur variis desideriis 2 Timothée 3.7 semper discentes et numquam ad scientiam veritatis pervenientes 2 Timothée 3.8 quemadmodum autem Iannes et Mambres restiterunt Mosi ita et hii resistunt veritati homines corrupti mente reprobi circa fidem 2 Timothée 3.9 sed ultra non proficient insipientia enim eorum manifesta erit omnibus sicut et illorum fuit 2 Timothée 3.10 tu autem adsecutus es meam doctrinam institutionem propositum fidem longanimitatem dilectionem patientiam 2 Timothée 3.11 persecutiones passiones qualia mihi facta sunt Antiochiae Iconii Lystris quales persecutiones sustinui et ex omnibus me eripuit Dominus 2 Timothée 3.12 et omnes qui volunt pie vivere in Christo Iesu persecutionem patientur 2 Timothée 3.13 mali autem homines et seductores proficient in peius errantes et in errorem mittentes 2 Timothée 3.14 tu vero permane in his quae didicisti et credita sunt tibi sciens a quo didiceris 2 Timothée 3.15 et quia ab infantia sacras litteras nosti quae te possint instruere ad salutem per fidem quae est in Christo Iesu 2 Timothée 3.16 omnis scriptura divinitus inspirata et utilis ad docendum ad arguendum ad corrigendum ad erudiendum in iustitia 2 Timothée 3.17 ut perfectus sit homo Dei ad omne opus bonum instructus

2 Timothée : Caput 3

The Dangers of the Last Days According to 2 Timothy 3

In 2 Timothy chapter 3, the apostle Paul warns believers of the formidable challenges that will face the Church in the last days. This prophetic passage describes the increasing ungodliness and false doctrines that will threaten God's people. It also underscores the crucial importance of Scripture, revealing its divine inspiration and its essential role in teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.

Paul also recalls his own persecutions, using himself as an example to encourage believers to persevere in the faith. To better understand these pressing themes, we invite you to examine five biblical passages that resonate with the truths revealed in this chapter.

Matthew 24:12

In this verse, Jesus declares: "As wickedness increases, the love of many grows cold." This prediction of an increase in wickedness in the last days echoes Paul's warnings in 2 Timothy 3:1-5.

Romans 1:29-31

Paul describes the wicked here in these terms: "They were filled with all kinds of unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, and depravity." This alarming description echoes the list of destructive behaviors mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:2-4.

2 Thessalonians 2:9-10

This passage warns us that "the coming of this wicked one is by Satan's working." He uses all forms of deception and injustice, a theme that resonates with 2 Timothy 3:13, where Paul speaks of impostors who deceive and are deceived.

Hebrews 5:12-14

This text emphasizes the need for spiritual maturity: "You need someone to teach you again the elementary principles of God's word." This relates to 2 Timothy 3:16-17, which emphasizes the importance of Scripture in equipping the man of God.

2 Peter 1:20-21

Finally, Peter reminds believers that "no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation." This verse on the divine origin of Scripture aligns perfectly with 2 Timothy 3:16, which declares that all Scripture is inspired by God.

Through these reflections, we are called to remain vigilant and to anchor our faith in the truth of Scripture, in order to courageously face the challenges of the last days.