2 Timothy
“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.”
2 Timothy 3:15
2 Timothy 3:15 (KJV) speaks to scripture, salvation, and faith trust — words set in 2 Timothy, Paul's final letter. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
Psalms 19:8“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
Colossians 3:16“And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.”
Deuteronomy 8:3“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
Romans 10:9“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
Joshua 1:8“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:4
Common questions
What does 2 Timothy 3:15 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Timothy 3:15 reads: "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." The verse speaks to scripture, salvation, and faith trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Timothy 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Timothy 3:15 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is 2 Timothy 3:15 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Timothy chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Timothy 3:15?
Verses that sit beside 2 Timothy 3:15 include Psalms 19:8, Colossians 3:16, and Deuteronomy 8:3. Reading them alongside 2 Timothy 3:15 deepens the theme of scripture.
How can I pray with 2 Timothy 3:15?
Read 2 Timothy 3:15 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.