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href="/niv/2_timothy/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_timothy/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_timothy/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_timothy/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And all also desiring to live piously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_timothy/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_timothy/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_timothy/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_timothy/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, all who delight in pursuing righteousness <i>and</i> are determined to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be hunted <i>and</i> persecuted [because of their faith].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_timothy/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In fact, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In fact, all those who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_timothy/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_timothy/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In fact, anyone who belongs to Christ Jesus and wants to live right will have trouble from others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_timothy/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_timothy/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Those who try to live a godly life because they believe in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_timothy/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Everyone who wants to live a godly life in union with Christ Jesus will be persecuted; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_timothy/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in union with the Messiah Jesus will be persecuted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_timothy/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_timothy/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_timothy/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_timothy/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all indeed that will live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_timothy/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And indeed every one who is determined to live a godly life as a follower of Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_timothy/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And all who will to live piously in Christ Jesus will also be persecuted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_timothy/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And all also desiring to live piously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_timothy/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and all also who will to live piously in Christ Jesus shall be persecuted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_timothy/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all wishing to live devotedly in Christ Jesus shall be driven out.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_timothy/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And all those who willingly live the piety in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_timothy/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In fact, all who want to live religiously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, all those who wish to live a godly life in Jesus Christ shall suffer persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But also, all those who choose to live in the worship of God in Yeshua The Messiah are persecuted.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_timothy/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But truly all wishing to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_timothy/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And all indeed who will live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_timothy/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and those who will live like Christians, shall generally suffer persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_timothy/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And indeed every one who is determined to live a godly life as a follower of Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_timothy/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Yea, and all who wish to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_timothy/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And indeed all, that are desirous to live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_timothy/3-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=513" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/3.htm">All Scripture is God-Breathed</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Indeed,</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: thelontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">desire</a> <a href="/greek/2198.htm" title="2198: zēn (V-PNA) -- To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.">to live</a> <a href="/greek/2153.htm" title="2153: eusebōs (Adv) -- Piously, religiously. Adverb from eusebes; piously.">godly lives</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1377.htm" title="1377: diōchthēsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute.">will be persecuted,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">13</span>while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-20</a></span><br />If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12-14</a></span><br />Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. / If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22</a></span><br />strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Philippians 1:29-30</a></span><br />For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, / since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-13.htm">1 John 3:13</a></span><br />So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a></span><br />And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-20.htm">1 Peter 2:20-21</a></span><br />How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. / For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">Matthew 10:22</a></span><br />You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22-23</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. / Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm">Hebrews 11:25-26</a></span><br />He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. / He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:3-4</a></span><br />so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this. / Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-11</a></span><br />We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. / We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a></span><br />Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Revelation 2:10</a></span><br />Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Yes, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.</p><p class="hdg">live.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a></b></br> For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">1 Timothy 2:2</a></b></br> For kings, and <i>for</i> all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">1 Timothy 3:16</a></b></br> And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.</p><p class="hdg">shall.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/17-14.htm">Joshua 17:14</a></b></br> And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me <i>but</i> one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I <i>am</i> a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12-15</a></b></br> The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></b></br> Blessed <i>are</i> they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/galatians/5-11.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">Cruelly</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-15.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/john/13-36.htm">Follower</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-5.htm">Live</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-13.htm">Persecuted</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-7.htm">Persecution</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-10.htm">Piously</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-4.htm">Wants</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-35.htm">Cruelly</a> <a href="/titus/3-8.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/titus/3-12.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/titus/1-15.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Follower</a> <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-4.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">Live</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-37.htm">Persecuted</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Persecution</a> <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Piously</a> <a href="/titus/3-12.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/philemon/1-13.htm">Wants</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">Paul advises Timothy of the difficult times to come;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/3-6.htm">describes the enemies of the truth;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">explains unto him his own example;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">and commends the holy Scriptures;</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Greek, the word used is "καί" (kai), which can be translated as "and" or "indeed," emphasizing the continuation and certainty of the thought. This word sets the tone for the verse, indicating that what follows is an undeniable truth for believers.<p><b>all who desire</b><br />The phrase "all who desire" includes every believer who earnestly seeks to follow Christ. The Greek word for "desire" is "θέλω" (thelō), which implies a strong intention or resolve. This highlights that the pursuit of a godly life is not passive but requires a deliberate and conscious choice. Historically, this reflects the early Christian community's commitment to living out their faith despite societal pressures.<p><b>to live godly lives</b><br />"To live godly lives" refers to the pursuit of a life that reflects the character and teachings of Jesus. The Greek word for "godly" is "εὐσεβῶς" (eusebōs), which means devoutly or piously. This phrase calls believers to a standard of living that is set apart from worldly values, aligning with the holiness and righteousness of God. Scripturally, this echoes the call to holiness found throughout the New Testament, urging believers to be imitators of Christ.<p><b>in Christ Jesus</b><br />The phrase "in Christ Jesus" signifies the source and sphere of the believer's godly life. The preposition "in" (ἐν in Greek) denotes a close, personal relationship and union with Christ. This relationship is foundational for living a godly life, as it is only through Christ that believers receive the strength and grace to endure persecution. Historically, this reflects the early church's understanding of their identity and mission being rooted in Christ.<p><b>will be persecuted</b><br />The phrase "will be persecuted" is a sobering promise that those who live godly lives in Christ will face opposition. The Greek word "διωχθήσονται" (diōchthēsontai) is a future passive verb, indicating that persecution is an inevitable experience for believers. This persecution can take many forms, from social ostracism to physical harm, as seen in the early church's history. Scripturally, this aligns with Jesus' teachings in the Gospels, where He warned His followers of the cost of discipleship. This phrase serves as both a warning and an encouragement, reminding believers that suffering for Christ is a mark of true discipleship and a participation in His sufferings.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">Yea, and all that will live godly.</span>--But St. Paul would not allow it to be thought for a moment that in the fact of his enduring persecution and suffering there was anything remarkable or singular; so he adds the words of this verse, which repeat in a peculiarly solemn way the great Christian truth that eternal glory was only to be reached by man through an avenue of sufferings. "No cross, no crown," is one of the watchwords of the faith. To the statement, "all that will live godly," it is noticeable that the Apostle adds "in Christ Jesus:" thus telling us there can be no true piety except in communion with Him. So Bengel: "Extra Jesum Christum nulla pietas." And piety, adds St. Paul, will ever suffer persecution; for the world is at enmity with the kingdom of God. "Because ye are not of the world . . . therefore the world hateth you" (<a href="/john/15-19.htm" title="If you were of the world, the world would love his own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.">John 15:19</a>; so, too, <a href="/matthew/10-22.htm" title="And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved.">Matthew 10:22</a>; <a href="/context/matthew/10-38.htm" title="And he that takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me.">Matthew 10:38-39</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="accented">Would</span> for <span class="accented">will</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Yea and all</span> (<span class="greek">καὶ πάντες δὲ</span>). As though he had said. "Mine is not a solitary example of a servant of God being persecuted; it is the common lot of all who will live godly in Christ Jesus" (comp. <a href="/john/15-20.htm">John 15:20</a> and <a href="/1_peter/4-1.htm">1 Peter 4:1, 12, 13</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/3-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Indeed,</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="grk">πάντες</span> <span class="translit">(pantes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">desire</span><br /><span class="grk">θέλοντες</span> <span class="translit">(thelontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> </span><span class="str2">To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to live</span><br /><span class="grk">ζῆν</span> <span class="translit">(zēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2198.htm">Strong's 2198: </a> </span><span class="str2">To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">godly [lives]</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐσεβῶς</span> <span class="translit">(eusebōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2153.htm">Strong's 2153: </a> </span><span class="str2">Piously, religiously. Adverb from eusebes; piously.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Christ</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστῷ</span> <span class="translit">(Christō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be persecuted,</span><br /><span class="grk">διωχθήσονται</span> <span class="translit">(diōchthēsontai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1377.htm">Strong's 1377: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">NT Letters: 2 Timothy 3:12 Yes and all who desire to live (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Timothy 3:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 3:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_timothy/3-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Timothy 3:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 3:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>