Bible Strands
2 Timothy 3:10
You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Timothy during his final imprisonment, contrasting Timothy’s faithful observation of his ministry with the advancing folly of false teachers.
The words — παρηκολούθησας (parēkolouthēsas) translates literally as "closely followed," describing Timothy’s attentive imitation of Paul’s life and teaching.
The thread — The call to model apostolic conduct recurs in 1 Timothy 6:11, Titus 2:7, and 2 Peter 1:5, where believers are urged to pursue and demonstrate righteous character.
Why it lands — The text states that Timothy personally observed Paul’s teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, and perseverance before drawing any inference about imitation. Readers must examine their own attentive tracking of Christlike conduct rather than treating doctrine as an abstract system.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
Cross-references
- 1 Timothy 6:11 But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
- Titus 2:7 In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
- 2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
- Philippians 2:22 But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
- 1 Timothy 4:6 By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
- Hebrews 13:9 Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.
- Acts 11:23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
- Romans 16:17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
- 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
- Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.