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You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. <a href="/esv/2_timothy/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it <a href="/bsb/2_timothy/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But you, abide in the things you have learned and have been assured of, having known from whom you learned them, <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/3.htm">King James Bible</a> But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; <a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/3.htm">New King James Version</a> But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them; <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But you, continue in the things you learned and became convinced of, knowing from whom you learned them, <a href="/amp/2_timothy/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But as for you, continue in the things that you have learned and of which you are convinced [holding tightly to the truths], knowing from whom you learned them, <a href="/csb/2_timothy/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed. You know those who taught you, <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed. You know those who taught you, <a href="/asv/2_timothy/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; <a href="/cev/2_timothy/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Keep on being faithful to what you were taught and to what you believed. After all, you know who taught you these things. <a href="/erv/2_timothy/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> However, continue in what you have learned and found to be true. You know who your teachers were. <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> But as for you, continue in the truths that you were taught and firmly believe. You know who your teachers were, <a href="/isv/2_timothy/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> But as for you, continue in what you have learned and found to be true, because you know from whom you learned it. <a href="/msb/2_timothy/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them. <a href="/net/2_timothy/3.htm">NET Bible</a> You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them. <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing from whom thou hast learned them; <a href="/wey/2_timothy/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But you must cling to the things which you have learnt and have been taught to believe, knowing who your teachers were, <a href="/web/2_timothy/3.htm">World English Bible</a> But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And you—remain in the things which you learned and were entrusted with, having known from whom you learned, <a href="/blb/2_timothy/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But you, abide in the things you have learned and have been assured of, having known from whom you learned them, <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And thou -- be remaining in the things which thou didst learn and wast entrusted with, having known from whom thou didst learn, <a href="/slt/2_timothy/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And remain thou in what things thou hast learned and hast been convinced of, knowing of whom thou hast learned;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But continue thou in those things which thou hast learned, and which have been committed to thee: knowing of whom thou hast learned them; <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet truly, you should remain in those things which you have learned and which have been entrusted to you. For you know from whom you have learned them. <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/3.htm">New American Bible</a> But you, remain faithful to what you have learned and believed, because you know from whom you learned it, <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But hold fast to the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But you should abide in those things that you have learned and of which you are assured, for you know from whom you have learned them,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But do you continue in the things which you have learned and well understood, knowing from whom you learned them, <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But abide thou in those things which thou hast learned and in which thou hast been instructed, knowing from whom thou hast learned; <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and believed, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; <a href="/mace/2_timothy/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> But be you attach'd to the doctrine you have learnt, with which you are intrusted, considering by whom you have been instructed: <a href="/wey/2_timothy/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But you must cling to the things which you have learnt and have been taught to believe, knowing who your teachers were, <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But do you abide in the, things which you learned and were assured of; knowing from whom you learned them; <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But continue thou in the things which thou hast learnt, and been assured of, knowing from whom thou hast learned them; <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/3-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=527" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/3.htm">All Scripture is God-Breathed</a> …13while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">as for you,</a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: mene (V-PMA-2S) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">continue</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/3739.htm" title="3739: hois (RelPro-DNP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">the things</a> <a href="/greek/3129.htm" title="3129: emathes (V-AIA-2S) -- Prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, matheo, is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn.">you have learned</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4104.htm" title="4104: epistōthēs (V-AIP-2S) -- To convince, establish, give assurance to; pass: To be assured of. From pistos; to assure.">firmly believed,</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: eidōs (V-RPA-NMS) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">since you know</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">from</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tinōn (IPro-GMP) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">whom</a> <a href="/greek/3129.htm" title="3129: emathes (V-AIA-2S) -- Prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, matheo, is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn.">you have learned them.</a> 15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a> Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. <a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">2 Timothy 1:13-14</a> Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. / Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">1 Timothy 4:6</a> By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed. <a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm">1 Timothy 6:20</a> O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,” <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12-15</a> Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. / I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body, / because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. ... <a href="/2_peter/3-17.htm">2 Peter 3:17-18</a> Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing. / But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. <a href="/colossians/2-6.htm">Colossians 2:6-7</a> Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him, / rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. <a href="/1_john/2-24.htm">1 John 2:24</a> As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you will also remain in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/john/8-31.htm">John 8:31-32</a> So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. / Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17</a> Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. <a href="/philippians/3-16.htm">Philippians 3:16</a> Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained. <a href="/hebrews/2-1.htm">Hebrews 2:1</a> We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. <a href="/hebrews/3-14.htm">Hebrews 3:14</a> We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">1 Corinthians 15:1-2</a> Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm. / By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6-9</a> I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— / which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ. / But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But continue you in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing of whom you have learned them;continue.<a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">2 Timothy 1:13</a> Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.<a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm">2 Timothy 2:2</a> And 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.See on<a href="/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16</a> Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.assured.<a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a> Because 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.<a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Romans 14:5</a> One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.<a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Colossians 2:2</a> That 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;knowing.<a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15</a> And 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.<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a> For 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">Assured</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-13.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">Cling</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-14.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">However</a> <a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">Learned</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-17.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">Wast</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/james/1-3.htm">Assured</a> <a href="/titus/1-6.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/titus/3-8.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/revelation/2-15.htm">Cling</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-2.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-11.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-9.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/titus/1-3.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/titus/1-9.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-17.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">However</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-8.htm">Learned</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/titus/1-9.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Wast</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 3</div>1. <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">Paul advises Timothy of the difficult times to come;</a> 6. <a href="/2_timothy/3-6.htm">describes the enemies of the truth;</a> 10. <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">explains unto him his own example;</a> 16. <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">and commends the holy Scriptures;</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/2_timothy/3.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>But as for you This phrase serves as a direct and personal exhortation to Timothy, contrasting him with others who may be led astray. The Greek word "σὺ" (su) emphasizes the personal responsibility and individual calling Timothy has. In a world filled with false teachings and moral decay, Paul is urging Timothy to stand firm in his unique role as a leader and teacher of the faith.continue The Greek word "μένω" (menō) means to remain, abide, or persist. This is not a passive action but an active, ongoing commitment. Timothy is encouraged to persist in his faith journey, maintaining his course despite challenges. This reflects a broader biblical theme of perseverance, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/12.htm">Hebrews 12:1</a>, where believers are called to run with endurance the race set before them.in the things you have learned The phrase underscores the importance of sound doctrine and the teachings Timothy has received. The Greek "μανθάνω" (manthanō) implies a process of learning that involves not just intellectual understanding but also practical application. Timothy's education in the faith is rooted in the Scriptures and the apostolic teachings, which are foundational for his ministry.and firmly believed The Greek word "πιστόω" (pistoō) conveys a sense of being convinced or assured. Timothy's belief is not superficial but deeply rooted and steadfast. This assurance is crucial for his role as a leader, as it provides the confidence needed to teach and defend the faith against false doctrines.since you know The Greek "εἰδώς" (eidōs) suggests a deep, experiential knowledge. Timothy's understanding is not merely theoretical but is based on personal experience and relationship. This knowledge is vital for his credibility and effectiveness as a teacher and leader in the early church.from whom you have learned them This phrase highlights the importance of mentorship and the transmission of faith through trusted relationships. The Greek "παρά" (para) indicates a close association, suggesting that Timothy's learning came from those who were intimately involved in his spiritual development, such as Paul himself, his mother Eunice, and grandmother Lois. This relational aspect of learning underscores the communal nature of the Christian faith, where teachings are passed down through generations within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned.--But Timothy, on the other hand, was to continue in the things he had learned. Evil teaching would become worse; the opposition to truth would, as the ages rolled on, become more intense; but Timothy and his successors must remember that there was to be no development in the fundamental doctrines of his most holy faith. He had (<a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm" title="But you have fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience,">2Timothy 3:10</a>) fully known St. Paul's doctrine--that doctrine which St. Paul had received directly from the Holy Spirit of God.Knowing of whom thou hast learned them.--There is some doubt whether the Greek word rendered "whom" is in the singular or plural, the older authorities being nearly equally balanced. The reading here of the singular has been adopted with the Syriac versions, Chrysostom, Augustine, and the Vulgate. The reference then is to St. Paul. If the plural, were adopted, then the reference would probably be to St. Paul and Barnabas, or to some other distinguished teacher. Some commentators believe that Lois and Eunice are here alluded to, the pious mother and grandmother of Timothy. This, however, seems unlikely: for such a reminiscence, although a touching memory and one likely to appeal to his affection, would hardly be of that weighty and important character as to warrant its introduction into this solemn exhortation; besides, any reference to home and family reminiscences would be included in the next verse: "From a child thou hast known," &c.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - Abide for continue, A.V. Abide thou, etc. Be not like these juggling heretics, blown about by every wind of doctrine, and always seeking some new thing, but abide in the old truths which thou hast learnt from thy childhood. Hast been assured of (ἐπιστώθης); only here in the New Testament, but found in 2 Macc. 7:24 and <a href="/1_kings/1-36.htm">1 Kings 1:36</a>. In classical Greek it has the same sense as here (among others), "to be made sure of a thing." Of whom thou hast learned them (παρὰ τίνος ἔμαθες, or, according to another reading of nearly equal authority, παρὰ τίνων). If τίνος is the right reading, it must refer either to God or to St. Paul. In favour of its referring to God is the expression in the Prophet Isaiah commented upon by our Lord in <a href="/john/6-45.htm">John 6:45</a>, where παρὰ τοῦ Πατρὸς answers to παρὰ τίνος; the promise concerning the Comforter, "He shall teach you all things" (<a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a>, etc.); and the very similar reasoning of St. John, when he is exhorting his "little children" to stand fast in the faith, in spite of those that seduced them: "Let that therefore abide in you which ye have heard from the beginning;" for "the anointing which ye have received of him, abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things,...and even as it hath taught yon, abide in him" (<a href="/1_john/2-24.htm">1 John 2:24-28</a>); and other similar passages. There would obviously be great force in reminding Timothy that he had received the gospel under the immediate teaching of the Holy Spirit, and that it would be a shameful thing for him to turn aside under the influence of those impostors. If τίνων does not refer to God, it must refer to St. Paul. If, on the other hand, τίνων is the true reading (which is less probable), it must refer to Lois and Eunice, which seems rather feeble. <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/3-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [as for] you, Σὺ (Sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. continue μένε (mene) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the things οἷς (hois) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. you have learned ἔμαθες (emathes) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> Prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, matheo, is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. firmly believed, ἐπιστώθης (epistōthēs) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4104.htm">Strong's 4104: </a> To convince, establish, give assurance to; pass: To be assured of. From pistos; to assure. since you know εἰδὼς (eidōs) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. from παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. whom τίνων (tinōn) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. you learned [them]. ἔμαθες (emathes) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> Prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, matheo, is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-14.htm">NT Letters: 2 Timothy 3:14 But you remain in the things which (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_timothy/3-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Timothy 3:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 3:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Timothy 3:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 3:15" /></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>