2 Timothy 3:11-17 ▼

11 Persecution and sorrows: you know the things which I endured at Antioch, and at Ico’ni- um, and at Lys’tra; how I was persecuted; and yet from all these my LORD delivered me.

12 Likewise, all those who wish to live a godly life in Jesus Christ shall suffer persecution.

13 But bad and deceptive men shall grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

14 But hold fast to the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them;

15 And knowing that you have learned from your childhood the holy scriptures which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

16 All scripture, written by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and for instruction in righteousness:

17 So that God’s people may become perfect, thoroughly perfected for every good work.