Contemplative Bible Reading

2 Timothy 3:1-5 (New Living Translation) 1 You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. 2 For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. 3 They […]

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2 Timothy 3:1-5 (New Living Translation) You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. 2 For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. 3 They will […]

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2 Timothy 3:1-5 (New Living Translation) 1 You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. 2 For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. 3 They […]

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2 Timothy 2:14 (New Living Translation) 14 Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them. “Them’s fight’n words” is a famous expression, or its used to be. Let’s see, we shouldn’t argue over the meaning […]

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2 Timothy 2:24 (New Living Translation) A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Servants of God must be able to teach. Pretty plain statement here. “I’m not a school teacher. I don’t know how to teach.” Someone should […]

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2 Timothy 4:5a (New Living Translation) But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Paul is dictating a letter to Timothy. He is encouraging Timothy to tell people about Jesus, the Christ or Messiah, the one appointed to take away all our sins. In the preceding lines, Paul warns Timothy that people will […]

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2 Timothy 2:8 (New Living Translation) Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach. Paul is dictating a letter to Timothy. Perhaps this is a translation twist, but Paul tends to say things backwards—it seems that way to me. It would […]

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2 Timothy 2:22 (New Living Translation) …pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. I consider these tips or recommendations as opposed to commands. And I consider these to be pretty darn good tips. do what is right be faithful to Jesus Christ […]

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2 Timothy 1:7 (New Living Translation) For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. God has given us a spirit of, let’s see: power love self-discipline Seems like an odd list. None of these things is not like the other or something like that. Perhaps […]

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2 Timothy 2:16 (New Living Translation) May the Lord show special kindness to Onesiphorus and all his family because he often visited and encouraged me. He was never ashamed of me because I was in chains. Paul is writing about the love of a friend Onesiphorus. Paul was in prison, but his friend visited him […]

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