But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.
Parallel translations
- WEB But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.
- KJV But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
- NKJV But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them,
- NASB You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them,
- NLT But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you.
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Quick answer
Timothy must continue in what he has learned and firmly believed, mindful of the trustworthy teachers from whom he learned it. Faithfulness means persevering in truth received from godly sources.
Overview
Against the backdrop of worsening deceivers, Paul calls Timothy to steadfastness in the truth. His confidence is reinforced by the reliable character of those who taught him, including Paul and his godly family. Remaining in proven, apostolic teaching is the safeguard against deception.
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- 1 Th 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.
- 2 Tim 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.
- 2 Tim 1:13Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Th 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.
- Heb 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.
- Heb 6:11We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
- 2 Tim 3:15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Tim 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.
- Rom 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.
- Col 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,
- 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.”
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