2 Timothy 3:15

New International Reader's Version

You have known the Holy Scriptures ever since you were a little child. They are able to teach you how to be saved by believing in Christ Jesus.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 34:3

While he was still young, he began to worship the God of King David. It was the eighth year of Josiah’s rule. In his 12th year Josiah began to get rid of the high places in Judah and Jerusalem. He removed the poles used to worship the female god named Asherah. He also removed the statues of other false gods.

Psalm 19:7

The law of the Lord is perfect. It gives us new strength. The laws of the Lord can be trusted. They make childish people wise.

Psalm 71:17

God, ever since I was young you have taught me. To this very day I tell about your wonderful acts.

Proverbs 22:6

Start children off on the right path. And even when they are old, they will not turn away from it.

Proverbs 8:17

I love those who love me. Those who look for me find me.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember your Creator. Remember him while you are still young. Think about him before your times of trouble come. The years will come when you will say, “I don’t find any pleasure in them.”

Daniel 10:21

But first I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. No one gives me any help against those princes except Michael. He is your leader.

Matthew 22:29

Jesus replied, “You are mistaken, because you do not know the Scriptures. And you do not know the power of God.

Luke 1:15

He will be important in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or other such drinks. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born.

Luke 2:40

And the child grew and became strong. He was very wise. He was blessed by God’s grace.

Luke 24:27

Jesus explained to them what was said about himself in all the Scriptures. He began with Moses and all the Prophets.

Luke 24:32

They said to each other, “He explained to us what the Scriptures meant. Weren’t we excited as he talked with us on the road?”

Luke 24:45

Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.

John 5:47

But you do not believe what he wrote. So how are you going to believe what I say?”

Acts 10:43

All the prophets tell about him. They say that all who believe in him have their sins forgiven through his name.”

Acts 13:29

They did everything that had been written about Jesus. Then they took him down from the cross. They laid him in a tomb.

Acts 16:1

Paul came to Derbe. Then he went on to Lystra. A believer named Timothy lived there. His mother was Jewish and a believer. His father was a Greek.

Acts 17:2

Paul went into the synagogue as he usually did. For three Sabbath days in a row he talked with the Jews about the Scriptures.

Acts 26:24

While Paul was still presenting his case, Festus interrupted. “You are out of your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is driving you crazy!”

Romans 1:2

He promised the good news long ago. He announced it through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures.

Romans 16:26

The mystery has now been made known through the writings of the prophets. The eternal God commanded that it be made known. God wanted all the Gentiles to obey him by trusting in him.

Romans 2:27

Many are not circumcised physically, but they obey the law. They will prove that you are guilty. You are breaking the law, even though you have the written law and are circumcised.

1 Corinthians 1:21

God wisely planned that the world would not know him through its own wisdom. It pleased God to use the foolish things we preach to save those who believe.

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, don’t make your children angry. Instead, instruct them and teach them the ways of the Lord as you raise them.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Be careful to keep them. That will show the nations how wise and understanding you are. They will hear about all these rules. They’ll say, “That great nation certainly has wise and understanding people.”

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I come, spend your time reading Scripture out loud to one another. Spend your time preaching and teaching.

2 Timothy 1:1

I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned. He sent me to tell about the promise of life found in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 1:5

I remember your honest and true faith. It was alive first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice. And I am certain that it is now alive in you also.

2 Peter 3:16

Paul writes the same way in all his letters. He speaks about what I have just told you. His letters include some things that are hard to understand. People who don’t know better and aren’t firm in the faith twist what he says. They twist the other Scriptures too. So they will be destroyed.

Revelation 19:10

When I heard this, I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I serve God, just as you do. I am God’s servant, just like believers who hold firmly to what Jesus has taught. Worship God! The Spirit of prophecy tells the truth about Jesus.”

1 Samuel 2:18

But the boy Samuel served the Lord. He wore a sacred linen apron.