2 Timothy 3:12
New International Version
In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

New Living Translation
Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

English Standard Version
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Berean Standard Bible
Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Berean Literal Bible
And all also desiring to live piously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

King James Bible
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

New King James Version
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

New American Standard Bible
Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

NASB 1995
Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

NASB 1977
And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Legacy Standard Bible
Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Amplified Bible
Indeed, all who delight in pursuing righteousness and are determined to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be hunted and persecuted [because of their faith].

Christian Standard Bible
In fact, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In fact, all those who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

American Standard Version
Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Contemporary English Version
In fact, anyone who belongs to Christ Jesus and wants to live right will have trouble from others.

English Revised Version
Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Those who try to live a godly life because they believe in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Good News Translation
Everyone who wants to live a godly life in union with Christ Jesus will be persecuted;

International Standard Version
Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in union with the Messiah Jesus will be persecuted.

Majority Standard Bible
Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

NET Bible
Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

New Heart English Bible
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all indeed that will live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

Weymouth New Testament
And indeed every one who is determined to live a godly life as a follower of Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

World English Bible
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And all who will to live piously in Christ Jesus will also be persecuted,

Berean Literal Bible
And all also desiring to live piously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Young's Literal Translation
and all also who will to live piously in Christ Jesus shall be persecuted,

Smith's Literal Translation
And all wishing to live devotedly in Christ Jesus shall be driven out.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And all those who willingly live the piety in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

New American Bible
In fact, all who want to live religiously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

New Revised Standard Version
Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Likewise, all those who wish to live a godly life in Jesus Christ shall suffer persecution.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But also, all those who choose to live in the worship of God in Yeshua The Messiah are persecuted.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.

Godbey New Testament
But truly all wishing to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

Haweis New Testament
And all indeed who will live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Mace New Testament
and those who will live like Christians, shall generally suffer persecution.

Weymouth New Testament
And indeed every one who is determined to live a godly life as a follower of Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Worrell New Testament
Yea, and all who wish to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Worsley New Testament
And indeed all, that are desirous to live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
All Scripture is God-Breathed
11my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. 12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.…

Cross References
John 15:18-20
If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.

Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

1 Peter 4:12-14
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. / If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

Philippians 1:29-30
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, / since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

1 John 3:13
So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.

Romans 8:17
And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.

1 Peter 2:20-21
How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. / For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:

Matthew 10:22
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. / Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.

Hebrews 11:25-26
He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. / He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.

1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this. / Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.

2 Corinthians 4:8-11
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. / We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. ...

James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Revelation 2:10
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.


Treasury of Scripture

Yes, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

live.

2 Corinthians 1:12
For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

1 Timothy 2:2
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

1 Timothy 3:16
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

shall.

Joshua 17:14
And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?

Psalm 37:12-15
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth…

Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven…

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2 Timothy 3
1. Paul advises Timothy of the difficult times to come;
6. describes the enemies of the truth;
10. explains unto him his own example;
16. and commends the holy Scriptures;














Indeed
The word "indeed" serves as an emphatic affirmation, underscoring the certainty of the statement that follows. In the Greek, the word used is "καί" (kai), which can be translated as "and" or "indeed," emphasizing the continuation and certainty of the thought. This word sets the tone for the verse, indicating that what follows is an undeniable truth for believers.

all who desire
The phrase "all who desire" includes every believer who earnestly seeks to follow Christ. The Greek word for "desire" is "θέλω" (thelō), which implies a strong intention or resolve. This highlights that the pursuit of a godly life is not passive but requires a deliberate and conscious choice. Historically, this reflects the early Christian community's commitment to living out their faith despite societal pressures.

to live godly lives
"To live godly lives" refers to the pursuit of a life that reflects the character and teachings of Jesus. The Greek word for "godly" is "εὐσεβῶς" (eusebōs), which means devoutly or piously. This phrase calls believers to a standard of living that is set apart from worldly values, aligning with the holiness and righteousness of God. Scripturally, this echoes the call to holiness found throughout the New Testament, urging believers to be imitators of Christ.

in Christ Jesus
The phrase "in Christ Jesus" signifies the source and sphere of the believer's godly life. The preposition "in" (ἐν in Greek) denotes a close, personal relationship and union with Christ. This relationship is foundational for living a godly life, as it is only through Christ that believers receive the strength and grace to endure persecution. Historically, this reflects the early church's understanding of their identity and mission being rooted in Christ.

will be persecuted
The phrase "will be persecuted" is a sobering promise that those who live godly lives in Christ will face opposition. The Greek word "διωχθήσονται" (diōchthēsontai) is a future passive verb, indicating that persecution is an inevitable experience for believers. This persecution can take many forms, from social ostracism to physical harm, as seen in the early church's history. Scripturally, this aligns with Jesus' teachings in the Gospels, where He warned His followers of the cost of discipleship. This phrase serves as both a warning and an encouragement, reminding believers that suffering for Christ is a mark of true discipleship and a participation in His sufferings.

(12) Yea, and all that will live godly.--But St. Paul would not allow it to be thought for a moment that in the fact of his enduring persecution and suffering there was anything remarkable or singular; so he adds the words of this verse, which repeat in a peculiarly solemn way the great Christian truth that eternal glory was only to be reached by man through an avenue of sufferings. "No cross, no crown," is one of the watchwords of the faith. To the statement, "all that will live godly," it is noticeable that the Apostle adds "in Christ Jesus:" thus telling us there can be no true piety except in communion with Him. So Bengel: "Extra Jesum Christum nulla pietas." And piety, adds St. Paul, will ever suffer persecution; for the world is at enmity with the kingdom of God. "Because ye are not of the world . . . therefore the world hateth you" (John 15:19; so, too, Matthew 10:22; Matthew 10:38-39).

Verse 12. - Would for will, A.V. Yea and all (καὶ πάντες δὲ). As though he had said. "Mine is not a solitary example of a servant of God being persecuted; it is the common lot of all who will live godly in Christ Jesus" (comp. John 15:20 and 1 Peter 4:1, 12, 13).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Indeed,
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

all
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

who
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

desire
θέλοντες (thelontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.

to live
ζῆν (zēn)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

godly [lives]
εὐσεβῶς (eusebōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2153: Piously, religiously. Adverb from eusebes; piously.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Christ
Χριστῷ (Christō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

will be persecuted,
διωχθήσονται (diōchthēsontai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1377: To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute.


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