2 Timothy 3:1referencesMatthew 24:12
2 Timothy 3:1 warns of perilous times in the last days, which parallels Jesus' warning in Matthew 24:12 about the increase of lawlessness and the love of many growing cold.
Thematic focusEnd Times, Moral Decline.
Cross-References — 2 Timothy 3
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2 Timothy 3:5referencesTitus 1:16
2 Timothy 3:5 describes people having a form of godliness but denying its power, similar to Titus 1:16, which speaks of those who profess to know God but deny Him by their works.
Thematic focusHypocrisy, True Godliness.
2 Timothy 3:7referencesRomans 1:21-22
2 Timothy 3:7 speaks of people always learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, which is echoed in Romans 1:21-22, where people, despite knowing God, became futile in their thinking.
Thematic focusKnowledge, Truth, Futility.
2 Timothy 3:12referencesJohn 15:20
2 Timothy 3:12 states that all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution, which aligns with Jesus' words in John 15:20, where He reminds His disciples that if they persecuted Him, they will also persecute His followers.
Thematic focusPersecution, Discipleship.
2 Timothy 3:16referencesHebrews 4:12
2 Timothy 3:16 emphasizes that all Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, which is complemented by Hebrews 4:12, describing the Word of God as living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword.
Thematic focusScripture, Divine Inspiration.