2 Timothy 3:12
2 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 3
“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”2 Timothy 3:12
What Does 2 Timothy 3:12 Mean?
2 Timothy 3:12 is found in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Patience.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Timothy 3:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 16:33“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”Matthew 16:24“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”1 Peter 4:12“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”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, and follow me.”Acts 14:22“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”1 Peter 3:14“But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;”John 15:20“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.”1 Peter 2:20“For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.”2 Peter 2:9“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:”Matthew 5:10“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Titus 2:12“Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”John 16:2“They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.”Luke 14:27“And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.”1 Peter 5:9“Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.”John 15:19“If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.”1 Corinthians 15:19“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”Psalms 37:12“The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.”Mark 10:30“But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.”1 Timothy 4:7“But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.”1 Peter 2:21“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:”
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