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2º Carta a Timoteo, 3

16. Toda Escritura está inspirada por Dios y es útil para enseñar, rebatir, corregir y guiar en el bien.


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Footnotes:

3:1-5 - Paul warns of the last days, characterized by difficult times and self-lovers. Christian ethics, focused on love and respect for God, oppose the selfish behaviors described here (see also Matthew 24:12 and 2 Peter 3:3).

3:14-17 - Paul exhorts Timothy to continue in the Scriptures, which are able to make him wise for salvation. God's Word is the source of truth, and the Bible is essential for the Christian's edification (see also Psalm 119:105 and 2 Peter 1:21).

Verses related to 2º Carta a Timoteo, 3:

2 Timothy chapter 3 warns about the dangers of the last days. What challenges will the church face? This prophetic text describes the growing ungodliness and false doctrines that will threaten believers. The chapter emphasizes the importance of Scripture in equipping God's people, highlighting its divine inspiration and usefulness for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. Paul also recalls his own persecutions as an example. Examine with us five biblical passages that correlate with the pressing themes of this eye-opening chapter.

Matthew 24:12: "As evil multiplies, the love of many will grow cold." - Jesus predicts an increase in wickedness in the last days, a theme addressed by Paul in 2 Timothy 3:1-5.

Romans 1:29-31: "They became filled with all manner of injustice, wickedness, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, rivalry, deceit and malice. They are gossips, slanderers, enemies of God, insolent, arrogant and presumptuous; they invent ways to do evil; they disobey their parents; They are senseless, disloyal, without love for their family, ruthless." - Paul's description of the wicked in Romans echoes his list in 2 Timothy 3:2-4.

2 Thessalonians 2:9-10: "The coming of this wicked one is according to the action of Satan, with all power, with signs and deceiving wonders. He will make use of all forms of deception and unrighteousness for those who are perishing because they have rejected the love of the truth that could save them." - This passage aligns with 2 Timothy 3:13, which talks about impostors who deceive and are deceived.

Hebrews 5:12-14: "In fact, although you should be teachers by now, you need someone to teach you again the elementary principles of God's word. They ended up needing milk, not solid food! Those who feed on milk are still children, and have no experience in teaching justice. But solid food is for adults, who, by constant exercise, have become able to discern both good and evil." - This passage on spiritual maturity relates to 2 Timothy 3:16-17, which talks about using the Scriptures to equip the man of God.

2 Peter 1:20-21: "First of all, know that no prophecy of Scripture comes from personal interpretation, as prophecy never originated from human will, but men spoke from God, impelled by the Holy Spirit." - This verse about the divine origin of Scripture aligns with 2 Timothy 3:16, which states that all Scripture is inspired by God.

FAQ:

What are the signs of the end times mentioned by Paul?

Paul warns of difficult times when people will be selfish, arrogant, ungrateful, and lovers of pleasure rather than God. (2 Timothy 3:1-5)

What is the danger of false teachers according to 2 Timothy 3?

They deceive and lead into error those who do not know the truth, resisting sound doctrine. (2 Timothy 3:13)

How is Scripture helpful to the Christian?

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

What was Paul's exhortation to Timothy about faithfulness to doctrine?

Paul encouraged Timothy to stand firm in what he had learned from childhood, trusting in God’s Word. (2 Timothy 3:14-15)

What did Paul mean by "having a form of godliness, but denying its power"?

He was referring to people who appear religious but do not live according to the true faith. (2 Timothy 3:5)


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