Study Desk

No one serving in the military gets mixed up in civilian matters, for his aim is to please his commanding officer.1 Corinthians 9:25;">[xr]

For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, along with eternal glory.2 Corinthians 1:6; Ephesians 3:13; Colossians 1:24;">[xr]

Our faith may fail, his never wanesNumbers 23:19; Romans 3:3; 9:6;">[xr] - For thus he is, he cannot change!he cannot deny himself">[fn]

However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly,1 Timothy 4:7; 6:20; Titus 1:14;">[xr]

In a large house there are not only utensils made of gold and silver, but also those made of wood and clay. Some are for special use, while others are for ordinary use.Romans 9:21; 1 Timothy 3:15;">[xr]

Therefore, if anyone stops associating withcleanses himself from">[fn] these people, he will become a special utensil, set apart for the owner's use, prepared for every good work.Isaiah 52:11; 2 Timothy 3:17; Titus 3:1;">[xr]

For some of these men go into homes and deceive foolish women who are burdened with sins and swayed by all kinds of desires.Matthew 23:14; Titus 1:11;">[xr]

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and found to be true, because you know from whom you learned it.2 Timothy 1:13; 2:2;">[xr]

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.John 5:39;">[xr]

All Scripture is God-breathedinspired by God">[fn] and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,Romans 15:4; 2 Peter 1:20-21;">[xr]

so that the man of God may be complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work.1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:21;">[xr]

For the time will come when people will not put up with healthy doctrine but with itching ears will surround themselves with teachers who cater to their own needs.1 Timothy 1:10; 2 Timothy 3:1,6;">[xr]

For I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time for my departure has come.Philippians 1:23; 2:17; 2 Peter 1:14;">[xr]

The victor's crown of righteousness is now waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing.1 Corinthians 9:25; 2 Timothy 1:12; James 1:12; 1 Peter 5:4; Revelation 2:10;">[xr]

For Demas, having fallen in love with this present world, has abandoned me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.Colossians 4:15; 1 John 2:15;">[xr]

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful in my ministry.Acts 12:25; 15:37; Colossians 4:10,14; 2 Timothy 1:15;">[xr]

Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will pay him back for what he did.2 Samuel 3:39; Psalm 28:4; Acts 19:33; 1 Timothy 1:20; Revelation 18:6;">[xr]

You, too, must watch out for him, for he violently opposed our message.

The Lord will rescue me from every evil attackevil work">[fn] and will take me safely towill preserve me for">[fn] his heavenly kingdom. Glory belongs to him forever and ever! Amen.Psalm 121:7; Romans 11:36; Galatians 1:5; Hebrews 13:21;">[xr]

FromFrom">[fn] Paul, a servantslave">[fn] of God, and yet an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God's elect and the full knowledge of the truth that leads tothat is according to">[fn] godliness,1 Timothy 3:16; 6:3; 2 Timothy 2:25;">[xr]