2 Timothy 3:12

10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

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

13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
KJV
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
WEB
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
ASV
Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
DARBY
And all indeed who desire to live piously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
BLB
And all those also wanting to live godlily in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
ÅB
Og alle som vil leve gudfryktig i Kristus Jesus, skal bli forfulgt.
OTB
Ja, alle som ønsker å leve et gudfryktig liv i Kristus Jesus skal møte forfølgelse.
B1930
Og alle som vil leve gudfryktig i Kristus Jesus, skal bli forfulgt.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Peter 3:14

    But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

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  • 1 Peter 4:12–16

    Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

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  • 1 Peter 2:20–21

    For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

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  • Acts 14:22

    Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

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  • Matthew 16:24

    Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

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  • Matthew 5:10–12

    Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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  • John 16:2

    They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

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  • 1 Peter 5:9–10

    Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

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