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2 Timothy · read by John Piper
61 verses, in order. Only the verses John read aloud are shown.
2 Timothy 1
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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,Read from NASB1995 · Feed the Flame of God's Gift
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To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.Read from ESV · Feed the Flame of Gods Gift
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I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.Read from ESV · Feed the Flame of Gods Gift
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Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.Read from ESV · Feed the Flame of Gods Gift
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I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.Read from ESV · How to Submit to the Righteousness of God
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For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.Read from ESV · Feed the Flame of God's Gift
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For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.Read from ESV · Feed the Flame of Gods Gift
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So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.Read from ESV · Feed the Flame of Gods Gift
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He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.Read from ESV · Feed the Flame of Gods Gift
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And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel,Read from ESV · Feed the Flame of God's Gift
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to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.Read from ESV · Feed the Flame of God's Gift
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For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.Read from ESV · Feed the Flame of God's Gift
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Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.Read from ESV · Leadership for a Greater Consensus
2 Timothy 2
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A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.Read from ESV · (Biographies) Jonathan Edwards
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Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.Read from ESV · (Biographies) Jonathan Edwards
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The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.Read from ESV · (Biographies) Jonathan Edwards
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Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.Read from ESV · The Supremacy of God in the Use of Your Mind
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Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,Read from ESV · He Cannot Deny Himself
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for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!Read from ESV · He Cannot Deny Himself
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For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.Read from ESV · He Cannot Deny Himself
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This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;Read from ESV · He Cannot Deny Himself
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if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.Read from NKJV · He Cannot Deny Himself
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Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.Read from ESV · He Cannot Deny Himself
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Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.Read from ESV · He Cannot Deny Himself
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But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,Read from ESV · He Cannot Deny Himself
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and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,Read from ESV · He Cannot Deny Himself
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Nevertheless, God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity."Read from ESV · He Cannot Deny Himself
2 Timothy 3
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But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.Read from ESV · All Things Were Created Through Him and for Him
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For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,Read from ESV · All Things Were Created Through Him and for Him
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unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good,Read from ESV · All Things Were Created Through Him and for Him
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traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,Read from ESV · All Things Were Created Through Him and for Him
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You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,Read from ESV · Honoring the Biblical Calling of Motherhood, a Tribute to Ruth Piper
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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.Read from NASB1995 · (Education for Exultation) Building Our Lives on the Bible
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Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,Read from ESV · How You Can Know You’re a Child of God
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while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.Read from ESV · Honoring the Biblical Calling of Motherhood, a Tribute to Ruth Piper
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But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.Read from NASB1995 · (Education for Exultation) Building Our Lives on the Bible
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From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.Read from NASB1995 · (Education for Exultation) Building Our Lives on the Bible
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All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,Read from NASB1995 · (Education for Exultation) Building Our Lives on the Bible
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so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.Read from NASB1995 · The Supremacy and Sweetness of God： Community Worship Service
2 Timothy 4
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I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:Read from NASB1995 · The Supremacy and Sweetness of God： Community Worship Service
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Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.Read from NASB1995 · The Supremacy and Sweetness of God： Community Worship Service
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For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.Read from NASB1995 · Gravity and Gladness on Sunday Morning - Lesson 3b
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So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.Read from NASB1995 · The Supremacy and Sweetness of God： Community Worship Service
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But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.Read from NASB1995 · That All the Nations Might Hear
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For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.Read from ESV · That All the Nations Might Hear
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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.Read from ESV · Let the Nations Be Glad - Part 2
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From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.Read from NASB1995 · That All the Nations Might Hear
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because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.Read from ESV · The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words
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Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.Read from ESV · The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words
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Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.Read from ESV · The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words
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When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.Read from ESV · The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words
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Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.Read from ESV · The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words
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You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.Read from ESV · The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words
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At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.Read from ESV · The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words
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But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.Read from ESV · The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words
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And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.Read from ESV · The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words
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Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.Read from ESV · The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words
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Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.Read from ESV · The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words
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Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.Read from ESV · The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words
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The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.Read from ESV · The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words