1 But know this, that in the last days grievous times shall come.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- also G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the last G2078 (ἔσχατος) — farthest, final (of place or time)
- days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- perilous G5467 (χαλεπός) — difficult, i.e. dangerous, or (by implication) furious
- times G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
- shall come G1764 (ἐνίστημι) — to place on hand, i.e. (reflexively) impend,
(participle) be instant
2 For men shall be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, railers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- lovers of their own selves G5367 (φίλαυτος) — fond of self, i.e. selfish
- covetous G5366 (φιλάργυρος) — fond of silver (money), i.e. avaricious
- boasters G213 (ἀλαζών) — braggart
- proud G5244 (ὑπερήφανος) — appearing above others (conspicuous), i.e.
(figuratively) haughty
- blasphemers G989 (βλάσφημος) — scurrilious, i.e. calumnious
(against men), or (specially) impious (against
God)
- disobedient G545 (ἀπειθής) — unpersuadable, i.e.
contumacious
- to parents G1118 (γονεύς) — a parent
- unthankful G884 (ἀχάριστος) — thankless, i.e. ungrateful
- unholy G462 (ἀνόσιος) — wicked
3 without natural affection, implacable, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no lovers of good,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Without natural affection G794 (ἄστοργος) — hard-hearted towards
kindred
- trucebreakers G786 (ἄσπονδος) — literally,
without libation (which usually accompanied a treaty), i.e. (by
implication) truceless
- false accusers G1228 (διάβολος) — a traducer; specially, Satan (compare )
- incontinent G193 (ἀκρατής) — powerless, i.e. without
self-control
- fierce G434 (ἀνήμερος) — savage
- despisers of those that are good G865 (ἀφιλάγαθος) — hostile to virtue
4 traitors, headstrong, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Traitors G4273 (προδότης) — a surrender
- heady G4312 (προπετής) — falling forward, i.e. headlong
(figuratively, precipitate)
- highminded G5187 (τυφόω) — to envelop with smoke, i.e. (figuratively)
to inflate with self-conceit
- lovers of pleasures G5369 (φιλήδονος) — fond of pleasure, i.e. voluptuous
- more G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
- than G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- lovers of God G5377 (φιλόθεος) — fond of God, i.e. pious
5 holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof: from these also turn away.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- a form G3446 (μόρφωσις) — formation, i.e. (by implication), appearance (semblance or
(concretely) formula)
- of godliness G2150 (εὐσέβεια) — piety; specially, the gospel scheme
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- denying G720 (ἀρνέομαι) — to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate
- the power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous
power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
- thereof G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- from G665 (ἀποτρέπω) — to deflect, i.e. (reflexively)
avoid
- such G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- turn away G665 (ἀποτρέπω) — to deflect, i.e. (reflexively)
avoid
6 For of these are they that creep into houses, and take captive silly women laden with sins, led away by divers lusts,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- this sort G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- they which creep G1744 (ἐνδύνω) — to sink (by implication, wrap (compare ) on,
i.e. (figuratively) sneak
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- houses G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- houses G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely)
an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family
(especially domestics)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- lead captive G162 (αἰχμαλωτεύω) — to capture (like )
- silly women G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- silly women G1133 (γυναικάριον) — a little (i.e. foolish) woman
- laden G4987 (σωρεύω) — to pile up (literally or
figuratively)
- with sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- led away G71 (ἄγω) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive,
(reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively)
induce
- with divers G4164 (ποικίλος) — motley, i.e. various in character
- lusts G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)
7 ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ever G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
- learning G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn
(in any way)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- never G3368 (μηδέποτε) — not even ever
- able G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
- to come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the knowledge G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment,
acknowledgement
- of the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
8 And even as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth; men corrupted in mind, reprobate concerning the faith.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- as G5158 (τρόπος) — a turn, i.e. (by implication) mode or style
(especially with preposition or relative prefix as adverb, like);
figuratively, deportment or character
- Jannes G2389 (Ἰαννῆς) — Jannes, an Egyptian
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Jambres G2387 (Ἰαμβρῆς) — Jambres, an Egyptian
- withstood G436 (ἀνθίστημι) — to stand against, i.e. oppose
- Moses G3475 (Μωσεύς) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the
Hebrew lawgiver
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- do G436 (ἀνθίστημι) — to stand against, i.e. oppose
- these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- resist G436 (ἀνθίστημι) — to stand against, i.e. oppose
- the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- of corrupt G2704 (καταφθείρω) — to spoil entirely, i.e. (literally) to destroy; or
(figuratively) to deprave;
- minds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- minds G3563 (νοῦς) — the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or
human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
- reprobate G96 (ἀδόκιμος) — unapproved, i.e. rejected;
by implication, worthless (literally or morally)
- concerning G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- the faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be evident unto all men, as theirs also came to be.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- they shall proceed G4298 (προκόπτω) — to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e.
(figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in
time, to be well along)
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- further G4119 (πλείων) — more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in
plural) the major portion
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- folly G454 (ἄνοια) — stupidity; by
implication, rage
- shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- manifest G1552 (ἔκδηλος) — wholly evident
- unto all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- theirs G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the
article prefixed
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
10 But thou didst follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- hast fully known G3877 (παρακολουθέω) — to follow near, i.e. (figuratively) attend (as a
result), trace out, conform to
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- doctrine G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- doctrine G1319 (διδασκαλία) — instruction (the function or the information)
- manner of life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- manner of life G72 (ἀγωγή) — a bringing up, i.e. mode of living
- purpose G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- purpose G4286 (πρόθεσις) — a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention);
specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before
God
- faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- longsuffering G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- longsuffering G3115 (μακροθυμία) — longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or
(subjectively) fortitude
- charity G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- charity G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- patience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- patience G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
11 persecutions, sufferings; what things befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: and out of them all the Lord delivered me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Persecutions G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Persecutions G1375 (διωγμός) — persecution
- afflictions G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- afflictions G3804 (πάθημα) — something undergone, i.e. hardship
or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence
- which G3634 (οἷος) — such or what sort of (as a
correlation or exclamation); especially the neuter (adverbially) with
negative, not so
- came G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Antioch G490 (Ἀντιόχεια) — Antiochia, a place in Syria
- Iconium G2430 (Ἰκόνιον) — image-like; Iconium, a place in Asia
Minor
- Lystra G3082 (Λύστρα) — Lystra, a place in Asia Minor
- what G3634 (οἷος) — such or what sort of (as a
correlation or exclamation); especially the neuter (adverbially) with
negative, not so
- I endured G5297 (ὑποφέρω) — to bear from underneath, i.e. (figuratively) to
undergo hardship
- but G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- delivered G4506 (ῥύομαι) — compare ); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e.
rescue
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
12 Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Yea G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- that will G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- godly G2153 (εὐσεβῶς) — piously
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- shall suffer persecution G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or
figuratively); by implication, to persecute
13 But evil men and impostors shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- evil G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or
influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to
essential character, as well as from , which indicates…
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- seducers G1114 (γόης) — properly, a wizard (as muttering spells), i.e.
(by implication) an imposter
- shall wax G4298 (προκόπτω) — to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e.
(figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in
time, to be well along)
- worse and worse G5501 (χείρων) — from an obsolete equivalent
(of uncertain derivation); more evil or aggravated
(physically, mentally or morally)
- deceiving G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or
virtue)
- being deceived G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or
virtue)
14 But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- continue G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or
expectancy)
- thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the things which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- thou hast learned G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn
(in any way)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- hast been assured of G4104 (πιστόω) — to assure
- knowing G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from
beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the
vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
- whom G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
15 and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- a child G1025 (βρέφος) — an infant (properly, unborn) literally or
figuratively
- thou hast known G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- the holy G2413 (ἱερός) — sacred
- scriptures G1121 (γράμμα) — a writing, i.e. a letter, note, epistle, book, etc.; plural
learning
- which are able G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
- to make G4679 (σοφίζω) — to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form
"sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- wise G4679 (σοφίζω) — to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form
"sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue
or safety (physically or morally)
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
16 Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- All G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- scripture G1124 (γραφή) — a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in
it)
- given by inspiration of God G2315 (θεόπνευστος) — divinely breathed
in
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- profitable G5624 (ὠφέλιμος) — helpful or serviceable, i.e.
advantageous
- for G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- doctrine G1319 (διδασκαλία) — instruction (the function or the information)
- reproof G1650 (ἔλεγχος) — proof, conviction
- correction G1882 (ἐπανόρθωσις) — a straightening up again, i.e.
(figuratively) rectification (reformation)
- instruction G3809 (παιδεία) — tutorage, i.e. education or training; by implication,
disciplinary correction
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
17 that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- the man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- may be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- perfect G739 (ἄρτιος) — fresh, i.e. (by implication) complete
- throughly furnished G1822 (ἐξαρτίζω) — to finish out (time); figuratively,
to equip fully (a teacher)
- unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act