2 Timothy 3:15

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Cross-reference

In 2 Timothy 3:14, Paul urges Timothy to continue in what he learned, directly setting up the next verse about the Scriptures he has known since childhood.

2 Timothy 1:5 Historical context

In 2 Timothy 1:5, Paul recalls Timothy's sincere faith from his mother and grandmother — explaining his childhood Scripture training.

Matthew 22:29 warns against ignorance of the Scriptures, underscoring why knowing them from infancy is crucial for salvation.

Romans 1:2 Parallel

In Romans 1:2, the gospel was promised in the holy Scriptures — the writings that give wisdom for salvation.

In Romans 16:26, the Scriptures make the gospel known for obedience of faith — the same purpose as the sacred writings leading to salvation.

Acts 13:39 Parallel

Acts 13:39 declares justification by faith in Christ, not by law — the very salvation that Scripture leads to through faith.

Acts 13:38 Parallel

Acts 13:38 preaches forgiveness of sins through Christ — the salvation that the Scriptures make one wise to receive by faith.

Acts 10:43 Parallel

Acts 10:43 states all prophets witness that belief in Christ brings remission of sins — directly echoing that Scriptures lead to salvation by faith.

In 1 Corinthians 15:3, Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures — showing the sacred writings testify to the atonement.

John 5:40 Contrast

John 5:40 reveals the tragic irony: they search Scriptures but refuse to come to Christ for life — contrasting the intended purpose of Scripture.

John 5:39 Parallel

In John 5:39, Jesus confirms that the Scriptures testify of Him — same point that they make wise for salvation through faith in Christ.

Luke 24:45 Allusion

In Luke 24:45, Jesus opens minds to understand the Scriptures — revealing the sacred writings point to Christ for salvation.

Luke 24:27 Allusion

Luke 24:27 shows Jesus interpreting the OT as pointing to himself, exactly the salvation wisdom Timothy learned from Scripture.

In 1 Corinthians 15:4, Christ was raised according to the Scriptures — the sacred writings that give wisdom for salvation through the risen Christ.

Proverbs 22:6 emphasizes training a child in the right path, mirroring the early Scripture instruction Timothy received.

Psalm 71:17 Parallel

Psalm 71:17 echoes the theme of being taught by God from youth, reinforcing Timothy's lifelong Scripture instruction.

1 Peter 1:10-12 describes prophets searching their own writings about the grace that would come in Christ — confirming Scripture's aim at salvation.

1 John 5:11 Parallel

1 John 5:11 states eternal life is in God's Son — the life that Scripture's wisdom leads to through faith in Christ.

1 John 5:12 Parallel

1 John 5:12 underscores that having the Son is life — the result of the faith in Christ that Scripture imparts wisdom for.

Revelation 19:10 says the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy — showing that all Scripture ultimately points to Christ for salvation.

Galatians 3:8 shows Scripture preaching the gospel of justification by faith to Abraham, demonstrating its power to make wise for salvation.

Acts 16:1 Historical context

Acts 16:1 introduces Timothy, the person Paul addresses, confirming his Jewish mother and the heritage of Scripture from childhood.

Ephesians 1:13 describes hearing the word of truth and believing for salvation—parallel to Scripture making one wise for salvation through faith.

Ephesians 6:4 commands bringing up children in the Lord's discipline and instruction—exactly how Timothy learned the Scriptures from childhood.

Colossians 2:3 says all treasures of wisdom are hidden in Christ—the destination of the wisdom Scripture gives that leads to faith in Him.

James 1:21 Parallel

In James 1:21, the implanted word saves souls, directly paralleling the Scriptures making one wise for salvation—both highlight the word's saving power.

1 Corinthians 1:30 identifies Christ as wisdom from God—the very wisdom Scripture leads to through faith in Christ.

Deuteronomy 17:19 commands the king to read the law daily to revere God—parallel to Timothy learning Scriptures from infancy for salvation.

Acts 8:28 Related theme

In Acts 8:28, the eunuch reads Isaiah — the same sacred writings that made Timothy wise for salvation, demonstrating their role in leading to faith.

Luke 16:29 Parallel

In Luke 16:29, Abraham points to Moses and the Prophets — the same Scriptures Timothy learned, sufficient to lead to salvation.

Mark 12:24 Contrast

In Mark 12:24, Jesus rebukes those who know neither the Scriptures nor God's power — contrasting with Timothy's lifelong acquaintance with them.

Jeremiah 8:9 says rejecting God's word leaves no wisdom—showing the flip side of the wisdom for salvation found in Scripture.

Isaiah 8:20 Related theme

Isaiah 8:20 directs people to the law and testimony—the same Scriptures that Timothy knew from infancy and that lead to salvation.

Psalm 119:99 credits God's testimonies for understanding surpassing teachers — mirrors Scripture making one wise.

Acts 17:11 Parallel

Acts 17:11 shows the Bereans examining Scriptures daily to verify the gospel—the same Scriptures that make one wise for salvation through faith.

Psalm 34:11 Parallel

Psalm 34:11 invites children to learn the fear of the Lord—direct parallel to teaching Scriptures from childhood for wisdom.

Psalm 119:9 Parallel

Psalm 119:9 shows the word's power to cleanse a young man's way — same theme of Scripture's formative role in youth.

Psalm 111:10 declares fear of the Lord as wisdom's beginning — this aligns with Scripture making one wise for salvation.

Psalm 19:7 Parallel

Psalm 19:7 says the law of the LORD makes wise the simple — parallel to sacred writings giving wisdom for salvation.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:13, salvation is through belief in the truth, echoing the same link between Scripture, faith, and salvation found here.

In Colossians 3:16, the word of Christ dwelling richly parallels the Scriptures making wise for salvation—both emphasize the word's role in imparting wisdom and teaching.

Deuteronomy 31:12 includes children in the assembly to hear the law—parallel to Timothy being taught from infancy.

In 2 Peter 1:21, prophecy came from God through the Holy Spirit — affirming the divine inspiration of the sacred writings that lead to salvation.

Acts 17:2 Parallel

In Acts 17:2, Paul reasons from the Scriptures — the same sacred writings that give wisdom for salvation through faith.

Romans 3:2 Parallel

Romans 3:2 says the Jews were entrusted with God's oracles, the same sacred writings Timothy had from childhood.

2 Peter 1:20 Related theme

In 2 Peter 1:20, prophecy of Scripture is not of private interpretation — highlighting the divine origin of the writings that give salvation wisdom.

Psalm 71:5 Related theme

Psalm 71:5 echoes 'from my youth' — trusting God from childhood parallels Timothy's early knowledge of Scripture.

Psalm 119:24 Related theme

Psalm 119:24 calls God's testimonies 'my counselors' — echoing Scripture's role in providing wisdom for living.