2 Timothy 3:14

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.”

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BSBPD

“But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And thou--be remaining in the things which thou didst learn and wast entrusted with, having known from whom thou didst learn,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Timothy 3:14 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Acts 17:31For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”
  2. Romans 14:5One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.
  3. Colossians 2:2that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,
  4. 1 Thessalonians 1:5because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
  5. 1 Thessalonians 2:13And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.
  6. 1 Timothy 4:16Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
  7. 2 Timothy 1:13Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
  8. 2 Timothy 2:2And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
  9. 2 Timothy 3:15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
  10. Hebrews 6:11We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
  11. Hebrews 10:22let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

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