But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast 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.
- BSB But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have 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 2:13For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
- 2 Tim 2:2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
- 2 Tim 1:13Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Th 1:5For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
- Heb 10:22Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
- Heb 6:11And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
- 2 Tim 3:15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Tim 4:16Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
- Rom 14:5One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.
- Col 2:2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
- Acts 17:31Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
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