2 Timothy 3 cross-references
2 Timothy 3 has 17 verses, which point to 385 other passages and are cited by 376. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
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- 2 Peter 3:3 — Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 48 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:3 — For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to… 39 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:1–3 — Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to… 30 votes
- 1 John 2:18 — Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there… 25 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3–12 — Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and… 19 votes
- Jude 1:17 — But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; 12 votes
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- Isaiah 5:20 — Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that… 71 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:1 — Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to… 48 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:3 — For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to… 39 votes
- John 16:13 — Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of… 19 votes
2 Timothy 3:2
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
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- Philippians 2:21 — For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. 25 votes
- Romans 1:29–31 — Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy,… 25 votes
- Jude 1:16 — These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling… 17 votes
- Psalms 10:3 — For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth. 17 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:4 — Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 12 votes
- 2 Peter 2:14–15 — Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have… 10 votes
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- Luke 12:15 — And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the… 18 votes
- Romans 1:21 — Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in… 13 votes
- Romans 1:30 — Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 10 votes
- Romans 16:18 — For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair… 9 votes
2 Timothy 3:3
Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
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- Jude 1:18 — How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly… 10 votes
- Romans 1:31 — Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 8 votes
- Matthew 10:21 — And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise… 7 votes
- 2 Peter 2:14 — Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have… 6 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:11 — Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 5 votes
- Matthew 4:1 — Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 5 votes
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- James 4:11 — Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother,… 6 votes
- Romans 1:31 — Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 6 votes
- Romans 11:20 — Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: 4 votes
- Exodus 20:16 — Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. 4 votes
2 Timothy 3:4
Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
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- Jude 1:4 — For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly… 7 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:6 — Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 votes
- Philippians 3:18–19 — (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of… 7 votes
- Jude 1:8–9 — Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. 5 votes
- 2 Peter 2:10–22 — But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous… 5 votes
- Jude 1:19 — These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. 4 votes
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- 2 Timothy 3:2 — For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents,… 12 votes
- Romans 8:7 — Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 12 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:4 — He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife,… 8 votes
- Proverbs 21:17 — He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. 7 votes
2 Timothy 3:5
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
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- Isaiah 29:13 — Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do… 64 votes
- Titus 1:16 — They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto… 56 votes
- Matthew 23:27–28 — Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear… 41 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:8 — But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and… 32 votes
- Romans 2:20–24 — An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the… 28 votes
- Matthew 7:15 — Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 23 votes
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- Mark 7:6 — He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people… 104 votes
- Romans 16:17 — Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye… 21 votes
- Titus 1:16 — They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto… 19 votes
- Ephesians 5:11 — And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 16 votes
2 Timothy 3:6
For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
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- Jude 1:4 — For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly… 10 votes
- 2 Peter 3:17 — Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error… 8 votes
- Titus 3:3 — For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures,… 8 votes
- Jude 1:18 — How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly… 6 votes
- Titus 1:11 — Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy… 6 votes
- Mark 4:19 — And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in,… 5 votes
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- Jude 1:4 — For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly… 10 votes
- Titus 1:11 — Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy… 8 votes
- Ephesians 4:14 — That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by… 6 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 — Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 4 votes
2 Timothy 3:7
Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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- 2 Timothy 4:3–4 — For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to… 17 votes
- Ephesians 4:14 — That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by… 13 votes
- 1 Timothy 2:4 — Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 10 votes
- Hebrews 5:11 — Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. 9 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:25 — In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the… 9 votes
- John 5:44 — How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only? 9 votes
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- John 8:32 — And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 21 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:12 — Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 11 votes
- Isaiah 28:10 — For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and… 11 votes
- 1 Timothy 2:4 — Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 6 votes
2 Timothy 3:8
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
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- Revelation 2:20 — Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth… 10 votes
- Acts 13:8–11 — But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the… 10 votes
- Exodus 7:11 — Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like… 10 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:5 — Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness:… 9 votes
- Revelation 2:14–15 — But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who… 6 votes
- 1 John 4:1 — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets… 6 votes
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- Romans 1:28 — And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do… 11 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:5 — Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness:… 9 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:13 — But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 7 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:9 — But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. 7 votes
2 Timothy 3:9
But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.
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- 2 Timothy 3:8 — Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate… 7 votes
- Exodus 7:12 — For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. 6 votes
- Jeremiah 28:15–17 — Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee;… 5 votes
- Exodus 9:11 — And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boil was upon the magicians, and… 3 votes
- Acts 19:15–17 — And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? 2 votes
- Acts 13:11 — And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season.… 2 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 3:13 — Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire;… 7 votes
- 1 John 2:19 — They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have… 2 votes
- Luke 13:17 — And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the… 2 votes
- Ezekiel 13:23 — Therefore ye shall see no more vanity, nor divine divinations: for I will deliver my people out of your hand:… 2 votes
2 Timothy 3:10
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
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- 1 Timothy 6:11 — But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience,… 12 votes
- Titus 2:7 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 9 votes
- 2 Peter 1:5–7 — And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 7 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:6 — If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ,… 5 votes
- Philippians 2:22 — But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. 5 votes
- Hebrews 13:9 — Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established… 4 votes
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- 2 Timothy 2:2 — And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who… 14 votes
- 3 John 1:11 — Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that… 13 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:5 — But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy… 11 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:4 — Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 10 votes
2 Timothy 3:11
Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
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- Psalms 34:19 — Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. 10 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:23–28 — Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above… 6 votes
- Acts 14:5–6 — And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them… 6 votes
- Acts 13:45 — But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were… 5 votes
- 2 Peter 2:9 — The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of… 3 votes
- Acts 14:19–21 — And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned… 3 votes
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- Psalms 34:19 — Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. 42 votes
- Matthew 5:10 — Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 19 votes
- Acts 14:19 — And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned… 10 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:7 — Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 9 votes
2 Timothy 3:12
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
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- 1 Peter 3:14 — But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be… 36 votes
- 1 Peter 4:12–16 — Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing… 30 votes
- 1 Peter 2:20–21 — For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do… 21 votes
- Acts 14:22 — Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through… 19 votes
- Matthew 16:24 — Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his… 13 votes
- Matthew 5:10–12 — Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 13 votes
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- John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation:… 90 votes
- Matthew 16:24 — Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his… 52 votes
- 1 Peter 4:12 — Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing… 48 votes
- Luke 9:23 — And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily,… 45 votes
2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
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- 1 Timothy 4:1 — Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to… 12 votes
- Titus 3:3 — For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures,… 8 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:8 — Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate… 7 votes
- 2 Peter 2:20 — For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour… 6 votes
- 2 Peter 3:3 — Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 5 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:6–11 — And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 5 votes
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- Revelation 22:11 — He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is… 30 votes
- Colossians 2:8 — Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the… 20 votes
- 1 John 4:1 — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets… 18 votes
- Jude 1:18 — How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly… 17 votes
2 Timothy 3:14
But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
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- 2 Timothy 2:2 — And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who… 21 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 — For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of… 21 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:13 — Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 16 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 — For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much… 15 votes
- Hebrews 10:22 — Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil… 14 votes
- Hebrews 6:11 — And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 11 votes
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- John 8:31 — Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples… 39 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:13 — Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 20 votes
- John 5:39 — Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 17 votes
- Acts 2:42 — And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in… 16 votes
2 Timothy 3:15
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.
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- Psalms 119:98–99 — Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. 25 votes
- Luke 24:45 — Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 16 votes
- Proverbs 22:6 — Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 14 votes
- 2 Peter 1:20–21 — Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 12 votes
- Matthew 22:29 — For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. 11 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 — For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according… 10 votes
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- Proverbs 22:6 — Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 87 votes
- Psalms 119:9 — BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. 50 votes
- John 15:16 — Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and… 44 votes
- 2 Peter 1:21 — For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the… 41 votes
2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
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- Romans 15:4 — For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and… 265 votes
- Hebrews 4:12 — For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the… 223 votes
- 2 Peter 1:19–21 — We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that… 159 votes
- Mark 12:24 — And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the… 119 votes
- Psalms 19:7–11 — The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the… 116 votes
- Proverbs 6:23 — For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: 91 votes
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- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 80 votes
- Romans 15:4 — For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and… 71 votes
- Deuteronomy 29:29 — The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our… 25 votes
- Psalms 119:160 — Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. 19 votes
2 Timothy 3:17
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
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- 2 Timothy 2:21 — If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the… 26 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:8 — And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things,… 25 votes
- Ephesians 2:10 — For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we… 24 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:11 — But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience,… 22 votes
- Hebrews 10:24 — And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 18 votes
- Titus 2:14 — Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar… 13 votes
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- Ephesians 2:10 — For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we… 97 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:21 — If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the… 27 votes
- James 1:4 — But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 26 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:11 — But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience,… 18 votes