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Questions
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Lexical notes
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Exegesis
- In verse 15, Paul reminds Timothy how Timothy has known the scriptures since being a baby, and that these scriptures were a source of wisdom leading to salvation. (Paul would have had to be referring to what is now known as the Old Testament, since that is what would have been seen as scripture at that time.) Paul then goes on further to explain the value of scripture. This section of the book is in the context of a discussion about the perils of the end times, a time when there is much evil, persecution and suffering. Paul here sees the scriptures as an anchor of sorts, something that can help keep us faithful in a world dominated by unfaithfulness.
Related links
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