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New Testament -> 2 Timothy

”... silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.”—2 Timothy 3:6-7

Although 2 Timothy (1:1) claims to have been written by Paul, some scholars believe that it was written after his death.

2 Timothy Highlights

The devil can take us captive any time he pleases. 2:26

“All scripture is given by the inspiration of God.” Even Judges 19:22-30 and Ezek. 23:20? 3:16

In the last days people will become evil, “without natural affection.” Fundamentalist say that this refers to homosexuals. 3:3

God selected us to be either saved or damned, and there isn’t a damned thing we can do about it. 1:9

“If we deny him [Jesus], he will deny us.” Fair is fair! 2:12

Shun non-believers and other profane babblers. 2:16

Hymenaeus and Philetus are condemned for disagreeing with Paul about the timing of the resurrection. (See 1 Tim.1:20 and 2 Tim.4:14-15) 2:17-18

In the last days, “silly women” who are “ever learning” will be “led away with divers lusts.” 3:6-7

Wikipedia
Second Epistle to Timothy
Authorship of the Pauline epistles: The Pastoral Epistles

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