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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/2_timothy/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/2_timothy/3.htm">New International Version</a> and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. <a href="/esv/2_timothy/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/bsb/2_timothy/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings, being able to make you wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/3.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/2_timothy/3.htm">New King James Version</a> and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/amp/2_timothy/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings (Hebrew Scriptures) which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus [surrendering your entire self to Him and having absolute confidence in His wisdom, power and goodness]. <a href="/csb/2_timothy/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and you know that from infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and you know that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/asv/2_timothy/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/cev/2_timothy/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Since childhood, you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to make you wise enough to have faith in Christ Jesus and be saved. <a href="/erv/2_timothy/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures. They have the power to give you wisdom so that you can be saved through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> and you remember that ever since you were a child, you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/isv/2_timothy/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus. <a href="/msb/2_timothy/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/net/2_timothy/3.htm">NET Bible</a> and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And that from a child thou hast known the sacred scriptures, which are able to make thee wise to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and that from infancy you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise to obtain salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/web/2_timothy/3.htm">World English Bible</a> From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and because you have known the Holy Writings from infancy, which are able to make you wise—to salvation, through faith that [is] in Christ Jesus. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings, being able to make you wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and because from a babe the Holy Writings thou hast known, which are able to make thee wise -- to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus; <a href="/slt/2_timothy/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And that from infancy thou hast known the holy letters, able to render thee wise to salvation by faith which in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And because from thy infancy thou hast known the holy scriptures, which can instruct thee to salvation, by the faith which is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And, from your infancy, you have known the Sacred Scriptures, which are able to instruct you toward salvation, through the faith which is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/3.htm">New American Bible</a> and that from infancy you have known [the] sacred scriptures, which are capable of giving you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> 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. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And because from your childhood you were taught The Holy Scrolls which can make you wise unto the life in the faith of Yeshua The Messiah.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise in order to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and that from a child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ. <a href="/mace/2_timothy/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus: <a href="/wey/2_timothy/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and that from infancy you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise to obtain salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and that, from a babe, you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith in Christ Jesus: for all scripture is by inspiration from God, <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/3-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=536" 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> …14But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them. 15<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">From</a> <a href="/greek/1025.htm" title="1025: brephous (N-GNS) -- Infant, babe, child in arms. Of uncertain affinity; an infant literally or figuratively.">infancy</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidas (V-RIA-2S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">you have known</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2413.htm" title="2413: hiera (Adj-ANP) -- Sacred, holy, set apart. Of uncertain affinity; sacred.">Holy</a> <a href="/greek/1121.htm" title="1121: grammata (N-ANP) -- From grapho; a writing, i.e. A letter, note, epistle, book, etc. plural learning.">Scriptures,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">which</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynamena (V-PPM/P-ANP) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">are able</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/4679.htm" title="4679: sophisai (V-ANA) -- From sophos; to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form sophisms, i.e. Continue plausible error.">to make you wise</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/4991.htm" title="4991: sōtērian (N-AFS) -- Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety.">salvation</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></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> 16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,…<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="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a> Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a> These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. <a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Proverbs 22:6</a> Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a> For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. <a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a> This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7</a> The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. <a href="/john/5-39.htm">John 5:39</a> You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me, <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="/1_peter/1-23.htm">1 Peter 1:23</a> For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Matthew 4:4</a> But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a> Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. <a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">1 Timothy 4:13</a> Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. <a href="/james/1-21.htm">James 1:21</a> Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.from.<a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a> When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.<a href="/1_samuel/2-18.htm">1 Samuel 2:18</a> But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.<a href="/2_chronicles/34-3.htm">2 Chronicles 34:3</a> For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images.the holy.<a href="/daniel/10-21.htm">Daniel 10:21</a> But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.<a href="/matthew/22-29.htm">Matthew 22:29</a> Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.<a href="/luke/24-27.htm">Luke 24:27,32,45</a> And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself… which.<a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7</a> The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.<a href="/john/5-39.htm">John 5:39,40</a> Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me… <a href="/acts/10-43.htm">Acts 10:43</a> To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/3-7.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">Acquainted</a> <a href="/galatians/4-1.htm">Babe</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">Child</a> <a href="/mark/9-21.htm">Childhood</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-21.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/job/31-18.htm">Infancy</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">Instruct</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Leads</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">Obtain</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/galatians/3-22.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-7.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-18.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/titus/1-9.htm">Able</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-13.htm">Acquainted</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-13.htm">Babe</a> <a href="/titus/1-4.htm">Child</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-2.htm">Childhood</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/job/31-18.htm">Infancy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-36.htm">Instruct</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Leads</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Obtain</a> <a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-16.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">Time</a> <a href="/james/1-5.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/james/2-23.htm">Writings</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'; 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In the Jewish tradition, children were taught the Torah from a young age, emphasizing the importance of Scripture in daily life. Timothy's mother, Eunice, and grandmother, Lois, were devout Jews who instilled in him a deep respect and understanding of the Scriptures (<a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a>). This early education laid a strong spiritual foundation, illustrating the importance of teaching children the Word of God from a young age (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a>).which are able to make you wise for salvation The Scriptures are described as having the power to impart wisdom that leads to salvation. This wisdom is not merely intellectual but spiritual, guiding individuals to understand God's plan for redemption. The Old Testament, which Timothy would have been familiar with, contains prophecies and types that point to the coming Messiah, offering insights into God's redemptive work (Isaiah 53, <a href="/psalms/22.htm">Psalm 22</a>). The wisdom gained from the Scriptures is transformative, leading to a life aligned with God's will (<a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>).through faith in Christ Jesus Salvation is ultimately achieved through faith in Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies and the embodiment of God's plan for humanity's redemption. The Scriptures point to Christ as the central figure in God's redemptive history (<a href="/luke/24-27.htm">Luke 24:27</a>). Faith in Christ is the means by which the wisdom of the Scriptures is actualized in the believer's life, leading to salvation (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>). This phrase underscores the necessity of faith in Jesus as the cornerstone of Christian belief and the culmination of the scriptural narrative.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young pastor and protégé of the Apostle Paul, Timothy was raised in a godly household where he was taught the Scriptures from a young age. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The Apostle who wrote this letter to Timothy, offering guidance and encouragement as Timothy led the church in Ephesus. 3. <a href="/topical/h/holy_scriptures.htm">Holy Scriptures</a> Refers to the Old Testament writings that Timothy was taught, which laid the foundation for understanding salvation through Jesus Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> The city where Timothy was serving as a church leader, known for its diverse culture and challenges to the early Christian community. 5. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_christ_jesus.htm">Faith in Christ Jesus</a> The central tenet of Christian belief, emphasizing trust and reliance on Jesus for salvation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_early_scripture_education.htm">The Importance of Early Scripture Education</a> Teaching children the Scriptures from a young age lays a foundation for lifelong faith and wisdom. Parents and guardians should prioritize biblical education in the home. <a href="/topical/s/scripture_as_a_source_of_wisdom.htm">Scripture as a Source of Wisdom</a> The Scriptures are not just historical texts but are living and active, providing wisdom that leads to salvation. Believers should engage with the Bible regularly to grow in understanding and faith. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_christ_as_the_fulfillment_of_scripture.htm">Faith in Christ as the Fulfillment of Scripture</a> The Old Testament Scriptures point to the coming of Christ, and understanding them enhances our appreciation of Jesus' role in salvation. Christians should study both the Old and New Testaments to see the full picture of God's redemptive plan. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_family_in_spiritual_development.htm">Role of Family in Spiritual Development</a> Timothy's faith was nurtured by his family, highlighting the significant role that family plays in spiritual growth. Families should create environments that encourage spiritual discussions and learning. <a href="/topical/a/application_of_scripture_in_daily_life.htm">Application of Scripture in Daily Life</a> Believers are called to apply the wisdom of Scripture in their daily lives, making decisions and living in a way that reflects their faith in Christ. This involves both personal study and communal worship.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures.--The Greek words translated "from a child" should be rendered, from a very child, as the word denotes that Timothy's instruction in the Holy Scriptures began at a very early and tender age.The holy scriptures.--Literally, the sacred writings. The Scriptures of the Old Testament are here exclusively meant. The expression "writings" for the Scriptures is not found elsewhere in the New Testament; it is, however, used by Josephus.Two powerful arguments have been here used by the Apostle to induce Timothy to remain steadfast to the great doctrines of faith, and neither to take anything from them or to add anything to them. The first presses upon him the source whence he had learned them. He, better than any one, knew who and what St. Paul was, and the position he held with his brother Apostles, as one who had been in direct communication with the Lord Himself; and the second reminded him of his own early training, under his pious mother. He appealed, as it were, to Timothy's own deep knowledge of those Old Testament Scriptures. St. Paul's disciple would know that the great Christian doctrines respecting the Messiah were all based strictly on these Old Testament writings. Timothy had a double reason for keeping to the old paths pointed out by the first generation of teachers. He knew the authority of the master who instructed him; and then, from his own early and thorough knowledge of the Scriptures of the Jews, he was able to test thoroughly whether or no his master's teaching was in accordance with those sacred documents.Which are able to make thee wise unto salvation.--The present participle rendered by "which are able" is noticeable, being here used to express the ever-present power of the Scriptures on the human heart. The Holy Scriptures had not completed their work on Timothy when, in his boyhood, he first mastered their contents. It was still going on. "Wise unto salvation" marks the glorious end and destination of the true wisdom which is gained by a study of these sacred books. Other wisdom has a different goal. In some cases it leads to power, fame, wealth; but this wisdom leads only to one goal--salvation. The last clause--"through faith which is in Christ Jesus"--points out the only way to use these Scriptures of the old covenant so as to attain through them the goal of all true wisdom--"eternal salvation." They must be read and studied in the light of faith in Jesus Christ. "Those (Old Testament) Scriptures, he (St. Paul) granteth, were able to make him wise unto salvation;" but, he addeth, "through the faith which is in Christ" (Hooker, Ecc. Polity, i. 14, 4). Faith in Jesus must be the torch by the light of which these ancient prophecies and types must be read.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - Babe for child, A.V.; sacred writings for Holy Scriptures, A.V. And that from a babe, etc. Another consideration urged as a reason for standing fast. He was no novice in the Scriptures. His mother and grandmother had been careful to imbue him with that sacred literature which should make him wise unto salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, from his very earliest years. Surely he would not throw away such a precious advantage. The sacred writings (τὰ ἱερὰ γράμματα); literally, the holy letters, or learning. An ordinarily educated child learns γράμματα (<a href="/john/7-15.htm">John 7:15</a>), in contradistinction to the uneducated, who are ἀγράμματοι (<a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a>). But Timothy had learnt τὰ ἱερὰ γράμματα, whose excellence is described in the next verse. <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/3-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>From ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. infancy βρέφους (brephous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1025.htm">Strong's 1025: </a> Infant, babe, child in arms. Of uncertain affinity; an infant literally or figuratively. you have known οἶδας (oidas) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Holy ἱερὰ (hiera) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2413.htm">Strong's 2413: </a> Sacred, holy, set apart. Of uncertain affinity; sacred. Scriptures, γράμματα (grammata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> From grapho; a writing, i.e. A letter, note, epistle, book, etc. plural learning. which τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. are able δυνάμενά (dynamena) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. to make you wise σοφίσαι (sophisai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4679.htm">Strong's 4679: </a> From sophos; to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form 'sophisms', i.e. Continue plausible error. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. salvation σωτηρίαν (sōtērian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4991.htm">Strong's 4991: </a> Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. faith πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. 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. Christ Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus. Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">NT Letters: 2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have known the holy (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_timothy/3-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Timothy 3:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 3:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Timothy 3:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 3:16" /></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>