Bible Strands
2 Timothy 3:14
But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Timothy from prison, issuing a direct command to persist in instruction while false teachers multiply and the Scriptures provide the basis for salvation.
The words — μένε (mene) translates literally as "do abide" or "continue," and ἐπιστώθης (epistōthēs) means "you were assured of" or "firmly believed."
The thread — The directive to retain received teaching appears in 2 Timothy 1:13 and 2 Timothy 2:2, while 1 Thessalonians 2:13 records the same pattern of accepting the word of God.
Why it lands — The text commands the reader to remain fixed in his instruction rather than drift with surrounding deception.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
Cross-references
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.
- 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
- 2 Timothy 1:13 Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
- Hebrews 10:22 let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
- Hebrews 6:11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
- 1 Timothy 4:16 Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
- 2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
- Romans 14:5 One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.
- Acts 17:31 For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”